tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-171294317756235122024-03-18T22:26:58.248-04:00The Sault Metal SceneThe most comprehensive website for metal, hard rock, and punk news & updates in the Sault Ste. Marie area!The Sault Metal Scenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01021177280374328337noreply@blogger.comBlogger4500125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17129431775623512.post-74550866395796455232024-03-18T18:23:00.002-04:002024-03-18T18:36:05.132-04:00LOCAL CONCERT ALERT ('80s Metal Invasion) Plus Wyld Stallyns Lineup Updates!!Today's post is largely devoted to a huge LOCAL CONCERT ALERT for this summer that you 1980s glam metal fans are definitely not going to want to miss, and we also have some new band lineup announcements to round things out with. Here's what you should know!<br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/432721002_808480341307896_1916916619816816_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=5f2048&_nc_ohc=IuL45-ZQ404AX_4OjvL&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfCZ-NdcPKp8Ucd2Dop6Ox6HB8BGzHWExn2Ku9mCCUJ7Iw&oe=65FE90C8" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="419" data-original-width="800" height="94" src="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/432721002_808480341307896_1916916619816816_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=5f2048&_nc_ohc=IuL45-ZQ404AX_4OjvL&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfCZ-NdcPKp8Ucd2Dop6Ox6HB8BGzHWExn2Ku9mCCUJ7Iw&oe=65FE90C8" width="180" /></a></div>A massive hair metal concert (and outdoors, at that) is coming to <a href="http://kewadin.com/entertainment/st-ignace/">the St. Ignace Kewadin Casino</a> on Saturday, July 20th for the '80s Rock Invasion! Presumably formatted identically to the Cheap Trick/Goo Goo Dolls show on the waterfront in August 2021 in terms of staging, this show will be even bigger for scheduled bands, with five name acts coming to St. Ignace for Hair Scare diehards, including the long awaited return of original Kiss guitarist <a href="http://www.acefrehley.com">Ace Frehley</a>! Last seen at the Sault Michigan Kewadin in <i>2009</i>, expect the Spaceman himself to break out Kiss and solo classics like "Shock Me", "New York Groove", and "Rock Soldiers" in his first E.U.P, date in almost fifteen years! Two hair metal bands who are no strangers to this part of the world will also be making their way to St. Ignace in July, with Los Angeles' own <a href="http://www.officialgreatwhite.net">Great White</a> co-headlining in their local return! Now, Great White are one of those bands that split in two, L.A. Guns style, but this time, we are getting the original band led by original guitarist Mark Kendall.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.vmcdn.ca/f/files/sootoday/images/galleries/older/AceFrehley_03.jpg;w=960;h=640;bgcolor=000000" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="353" data-original-width="470" height="135" src="https://www.vmcdn.ca/f/files/sootoday/images/galleries/older/AceFrehley_03.jpg;w=960;h=640;bgcolor=000000" width="180" /></a></div>While this Great White has most of their classic members from the "Once Bitten, Twice Shy" days, you may recall that <i>Jack Russell's </i>Great White (the splinter version featuring their classic singer and bassist) headlined outdoors at the St. Ignace Kewadin back in 2017, so discounting that, the original Great White also have not played here since rocking The Dreammakers Theatre in 2009. A little confusing, but hair metal fans will be right at home with Great White's return in July! The other returning band is Las Vegas glam metal quartet <a href="http://slaughterusa.com/">Slaughter</a>, who last played here via an indoor headlining date at the St. Ignace Kewadin in June 2019, preceded by support gigs in both of the Twin Saults in 2008 & 2012. Expect classics like "Fly To The Angels" & "Up All Night" in their (at least) fourth regional concert! Also coming in July is "Appetite For Destruction"-era Guns N' Roses drummer <a href="http://www.instagram.com/realstevenadler">Steven Adler</a> in his local concert debut!<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://s1.ticketm.net/dam/a/636/60f6e2da-36d3-49f8-8108-7f8be65de636_RETINA_PORTRAIT_3_2.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="427" data-original-width="640" height="120" src="https://s1.ticketm.net/dam/a/636/60f6e2da-36d3-49f8-8108-7f8be65de636_RETINA_PORTRAIT_3_2.jpg" width="180" /></a></div>You may be familiar with Steven's exploits in recent years with bands like Adler's Appetite, but he currently tours under his own name with a solo band playing a set primarily made up of GNR classics from his time in that band. Steven's still got the chops, and he found strong musicians to bring these songs to life, so don't bypass his set either! Opening on July 20th is Minnesota hair metal band <a href="http://www.vixenofficial.com">Vixen</a>, notable as the biggest all-female group in the genre, and from hit songs like "Edge Of A Broken Heart" and "Cryin'". Only drummer Roxy Petrucci remains from their heyday, but they still deliver some talented hard rock with their current lineup, so don't be late for them kicking things off! Pre-sale for this 6:00 PM & all ages concert kicks off <i>tomorrow</i>, with tickets going on sale to the general public on <i>Friday. </i>Tickets will start at $65, and if the Cheap Trick show in 2019 is anything to go by, there will likely be two higher tiers.<p></p><p>That show had tickets at $50, $75, and $85 depending on location, with the two higher price points being in seated areas. You can buy yours starting on Friday at <a href="http://www.etix.com/ticket/p/45933069/80s-rock-invasion-featace-frehleygreat-whiteslaughtersteven-adler-of-guns-nroses-and-vixen-stignace-outdoor-event-kewadin-casino-stignace-">this link</a>, at the in-person box office, or by calling <span style="color: #2b00fe;">1-800-KEWADIN</span>. Given that this Saturday's Skid Row/Buckcherry concert at the Soo Kewadin sold out (preview forthcoming), I wouldn't take my chances that Ace and crew will have good tickets for long,<i> </i>so get yours A.S.A.P., and visit the above links for more on what will be a huge concert for hair and glam metal fans this summer, especially if the weather cooperates!<i> </i><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/433852879_912746150851936_6576372460883789594_n.jpg?stp=cp6_dst-jpg_p843x403&_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=5f2048&_nc_ohc=8VeqKMcVaNYAX9y0AsL&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfCtVN4YL04eCRHey5jxJn61jYFjMLllF1AKkB8_Uyg56w&oe=65FCDCD8" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="623" height="180" src="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/433852879_912746150851936_6576372460883789594_n.jpg?stp=cp6_dst-jpg_p843x403&_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=5f2048&_nc_ohc=8VeqKMcVaNYAX9y0AsL&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfCtVN4YL04eCRHey5jxJn61jYFjMLllF1AKkB8_Uyg56w&oe=65FCDCD8" width="140" /></a></div>Finally, we have big lineup updates from Sault Ontario funk/hard rock cover band <a href="http://www.facebook.com/wyldstallynssault">The Wyld Stallyns</a>, as they have a completely new rhythm section! They have enlisted former <a href="http://www.facebook.com/idiotamusic">Id Iota</a>/<a href="http://www.facebook.com/farfromfineband">Far From Fine</a> drummer Blair St. John as their new bassist (replacing Alex White), while former <a href="http://www.facebook.com/thedinband">Din</a>/<a href="http://www.facebook.com/rebornssm">Re:Born</a> drummer Brandan Glew has replaced Derek Turner behind the kit. Blair & Brandan debuted for The Stallyns at The Kiln at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/Searchmont">Searchmont</a> this past Saturday, though both have sat in as guests with the band before. Reasons for Alex & Derek's departures were not publically announced, but the post on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/wyldstallynssault">the band's Facebook page</a> announcing the changes painted things in amicable terms, and that "you'll see them around, so keep showing them the love". Hopefully that's true, as Al and Derek are talented musicians who would be assets in newer bands! Blair and Brandan are strong musicians with multi-genre experience, so they'll fit in fine as well!<br /><br />For what it's worth, The Wyld Stallyns' next concert has been announced on at least one band member's personal Facebook page, but I'll wait for a public announcement from the band or venue before covering it here (unless it doesn't get a public plug thusly, but I do know where & when it is for weekend preview purposes). It is great to see Christina, Rob, Jesse, and Josh re-fill out their lineup, and hopefully we'll hear more from the new-look Wyld Stallyns soon! That's all for today, but stay tuned for more news and notes on the site this week! Thanks everyone!<br />The Sault Metal Scenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01021177280374328337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17129431775623512.post-33892980202273986052024-03-16T11:08:00.003-04:002024-03-18T18:28:49.902-04:00LOCAL CONCERT ALERTS (Bone Yard 225), More Weekend Concert Previews, And More!!<p><span style="color: #cc0000;">(Updated on Monday at 6:27 PM)</span> As promised, let's wrap up the St. Patrick's Day weekend concert previews in this post, but thanks to big updates and more LOCAL CONCERT ALERTS from one of the bands in question, this post was nicely filled out on its own. With that said, let's get things rolling!<br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/800194/c2abb751386d1a64391fba67bac7b4b5d11f6de5/original/reggies-ad.jpg/!!/b%3AW1sicmVzaXplIixbNjAwLG51bGwseyJ3aXRob3V0RW5sYXJnZW1lbnQiOnRydWUsImZpdCI6Im91dHNpZGUifV1dXQ%3D%3D/meta%3AeyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ%3D%3D.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="170" src="https://d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/800194/c2abb751386d1a64391fba67bac7b4b5d11f6de5/original/reggies-ad.jpg/!!/b%3AW1sicmVzaXplIixbNjAwLG51bGwseyJ3aXRob3V0RW5sYXJnZW1lbnQiOnRydWUsImZpdCI6Im91dHNpZGUifV1dXQ%3D%3D/meta%3AeyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ%3D%3D.jpg" width="170" /></a></div>Local southern hard rock trio <a href="http://boneyard225.ca">Bone Yard 225</a> (yes, they did in fact change their name) will return to <a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063710253375">Reggie's Place</a> for newly announced concerts on (Good) Friday, March 29th and Saturday, March 30th! These shows were announced on the concert calendar on <a href="http://boneyard225.ca">the band's brand new website</a>, and will be a part of a "triple header weekend" there, counting their recently commenced role as Thursday jam night hosts at Reggie's. If you want some hard rocking classic and southern rock hits from Greg, Alex, and Warren over the Easter weekend, they'll be happy to oblige, and March surely won't be going out like a lamb this way! These shows are 19+ affairs with 9:00 PM start times and no cover charges. As we're on the subject, while Soundcheck are the entertainment at Reggie's this weekend, Bone Yard 225 will instead be at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/shootersdownstairslounge">Shooters Downstairs Lounge</a> as part of the venue's St. Patrick's Day weekend festivities TONIGHT!<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/432252550_945743670887722_6490899634725196192_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=5f2048&_nc_ohc=aFwgBTUv5LYAX9AKa9F&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfAfQAipB3-AZ-RRwRnPaXOZ4f00hLwynia5o0OSpZYkbQ&oe=65FA7AD2" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="570" height="180" src="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/432252550_945743670887722_6490899634725196192_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=5f2048&_nc_ohc=aFwgBTUv5LYAX9AKa9F&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfAfQAipB3-AZ-RRwRnPaXOZ4f00hLwynia5o0OSpZYkbQ&oe=65FA7AD2" width="129" /></a></div>Previously announced by the band, this one-nighter will see the guys bust out their fan favourite classic and hard rock covers at a venue going all out for the holiday, and they're definitely not saving everything for Soundcheck's short notice gig TOMORROW. Drink specials (presumably including green beer and the $5 lucky leprechauns, not to mention the infamous "Bone Yard shot") will be on tap, as well as prize giveaways (presumably some of the Molson ones?) will be offered as well. Wearing green attire might help your case as well! If you're curious, The Queen Of Hearts Club upstairs will be hosting a video dance party and themed photo booth concurrently with Bone Yard 225's show downstairs. There's no announced cover charge on either floor, this is definitely a 19+ event, and Bone Yard are on at 9:00 PM tonight. Visit the above links for more details on what to expect on Dennis Street!<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/800194/cee7bf7a559043228053eaee6f350acb0760137e/original/shooters-stpaddys.jpg/!!/b%3AW1sicmVzaXplIixbNjAwLG51bGwseyJ3aXRob3V0RW5sYXJnZW1lbnQiOnRydWUsImZpdCI6Im91dHNpZGUifV1dXQ%3D%3D/meta%3AeyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ%3D%3D.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="170" src="https://d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/800194/cee7bf7a559043228053eaee6f350acb0760137e/original/shooters-stpaddys.jpg/!!/b%3AW1sicmVzaXplIixbNjAwLG51bGwseyJ3aXRob3V0RW5sYXJnZW1lbnQiOnRydWUsImZpdCI6Im91dHNpZGUifV1dXQ%3D%3D/meta%3AeyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ%3D%3D.jpg" width="170" /></a></div>Before we get to our customary preview video for upcoming live bands, I should address Bone Yard 225's website, as there is some new content there that isn't (yet?) on Facebook! The site contains an electronic press kit that highlights the band's run since 2009, and it 100% confirms that they are working on original music, something that they have frequently teased over the years. Their first single "F.A.F.O." (short for "fuck around (and) find out") is expected to be released to major streaming platforms in "late spring", and a 30 second sample of it is streamable there. They're also looking to ramp up tour dates out of town, presumably beyond just Sudbury, so contact them at <a href="http://boneyard225.ca/electronic-press-kit-epk">this link</a> if you'd want to book Bone Yard 225! No insight into the name change was given, but there are other Bone Yards out there, so distinguishing themselves makes sense (it's<i> not</i> a steelworkers union reference, thanks to bassist Warren Reville for clarifying!) <p></p><p>The band has also joined <a href="http://www.tiktok.com/@boneyard225">TikTok</a>, but I'm pretty sure there isn't any substantial exclusive content there (yet?). Lastly, a brand new promotional video was posted to <a href="http://www.facebook.com/boneyardsault/videos">their Facebook page</a> and the website, featuring Bone Yard (225) covering Pink Floyd's "Wish You Were Here" at an undated pre-name change show at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/reggieswestinc">Jay's Piston Broke Pub</a>. Shockingly filmed in horizontal landscape orientation (a rarity for Bone Yard's Facebook videos), this partially acoustic cover (with Greg jumping from guitar to drums) is well handled for Pink Floyd fans, and well shot with effective stage lighting, so give it a look for yourselves below!<br /></p><p></p><p><iframe allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="true" frameborder="0" height="248" scrolling="no" src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=248&href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fboneyardsault%2Fvideos%2F1138295727528093%2F&show_text=false&width=440&t=0" style="border: none; overflow: hidden;" width="440"></iframe></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/429865102_122131736120094239_5476569319106283880_n.jpg?_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=5f2048&_nc_ohc=DkMdSMae4VEAX9qKuQH&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfDNFckixN4JC57SR8upvShLuemiH-HzYWRfN9F9HerpzQ&oe=65FABF1B" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="615" height="180" src="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/429865102_122131736120094239_5476569319106283880_n.jpg?_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=5f2048&_nc_ohc=DkMdSMae4VEAX9qKuQH&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfDNFckixN4JC57SR8upvShLuemiH-HzYWRfN9F9HerpzQ&oe=65FABF1B" width="139" /></a></div>Finally, here's one more concert preview for TOMORROW NIGHT, as local skate punk trio <a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556918064181">Hails</a> will play their first show of 2024 when they headline at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/319574507764504/">The Distraction</a>! The Vanity First side project have gotten off to the right, if somewhat sporadic, foot last year with their up tempo punk originals, and hopefully Brent, Mikhal, and Keeghan will be up to their old tricks once again tomorrow, perhaps with new band merchandise available? Ha!ls will be atypically joined by their "good buddy" Shane <a href="http://www.facebook.com/djseith">"DJ Seith"</a> Erickson, whose well established and fan favourite turntable mixes (which have dipped heavier in the past) should provide a fun opening soundtrack! This all ages show has doors opening at 6:00 PM, and admission is $5 or "pay what you can". As far as St. Patrick's Day goes, the bands/venue have not confirmed any themed events, but if you want green beer, you'll have to go elsewhere, as alcohol is not permitted at this venue.<p></p><p>The Distraction has proved to be good value for rising original artists since opening last fall, and hopefully Hails rock the old barbershop on East Street well to ring in the work/school week! Remember, this starts at 6:00 PM tomorrow and only has two acts, it will be an early night. Visit <a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/319221857339209/">the official Facebook event page</a> for more details, and for a preview, here's Hails live!</p><p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="248" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Z8RkwuvTeM4?si=JyRwL6Jv-F1pAKvC" title="YouTube video player" width="440"></iframe></p>That's all for today, but stay tuned for more news and notes on the site this week! Thanks everyone, and enjoy St. Patrick's Day responsibly!<br />The Sault Metal Scenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01021177280374328337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17129431775623512.post-83424337089185898232024-03-15T22:13:00.002-04:002024-03-15T23:53:25.986-04:00LOCAL CONCERT ALERTS (The Wyld Stallyns & Soundcheck), Weekend Concert Previews, And More!!As promised, we're looking at St. Patrick's Day weekend concert previews today, but due to SHORT NOTICE LOCAL CONCERT ALERTS, I'm breaking things into two posts (as I suspected may be the case given what weekend it is). That said, look for our previews of tomorrow's Bone Yard concert and Sunday's Hails concert (both of which had lots of advance notice) in our next post. Now, here's what you should know to start off the weekend!<br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/428088765_10168861587880475_7697873893904079955_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=5f2048&_nc_ohc=7zU2iiisdxoAX_6lzst&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfA1gWo6h33OQcXDOX-WKFTjQrNIoWqMsBb-5d69FBe_Rg&oe=65F91243" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="501" data-original-width="600" height="150" src="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/428088765_10168861587880475_7697873893904079955_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=5f2048&_nc_ohc=7zU2iiisdxoAX_6lzst&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfA1gWo6h33OQcXDOX-WKFTjQrNIoWqMsBb-5d69FBe_Rg&oe=65F91243" width="180" /></a></div>Local classic/hard rock cover quartet <a href="http://www.facebook.com/soundchecktunes">Soundcheck</a> will return to <a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063710253375">Reggie's Place</a> for concerts TONIGHT (as in, RIGHT NOW) & TOMORROW NIGHT before serving as the St. Patrick's Day entertainment at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/shootersdownstairslounge">Shooters Downstairs Lounge</a> on SUNDAY NIGHT! I profusely apologize for the short notice across the board, TONIGHT & TOMORROW'S shows were only announced by <a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063710253375">Reggie's Facebook page</a> yesterday and I only noticed the announcement of them this evening, while SUNDAY'S Shooters concert was only announced via the venue's Facebook poster linked below for the
weekend's events. Regardless, Soundcheck did <i>not</i> publically announce any of this weekend's gigs, and haven't posted on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/soundchecktunes">their Facebook page</a> since plugging their road trip to Wawa to play at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/wawaderby">their annual ice fishing derby</a> two weeks ago. TONIGHT & TOMORROW's Reggie's shows are their first shows there in over a month, so if you've missed them at this downtown staple, head there NOW or TOMORROW NIGHT!<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/432252550_945743670887722_6490899634725196192_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=5f2048&_nc_ohc=aFwgBTUv5LYAX9AKa9F&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfAfQAipB3-AZ-RRwRnPaXOZ4f00hLwynia5o0OSpZYkbQ&oe=65FA7AD2" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="570" height="200" src="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/432252550_945743670887722_6490899634725196192_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=5f2048&_nc_ohc=aFwgBTUv5LYAX9AKa9F&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfAfQAipB3-AZ-RRwRnPaXOZ4f00hLwynia5o0OSpZYkbQ&oe=65FA7AD2" width="143" /></a></div>The Reggie's shows do <i>not</i> have any advertised St. Patrick's Day frills/themes, at least not via Facebook, but that doesn't necessarily mean that they're not taking part, especially TOMORROW given that it's closer to March 17th. There will unequivocally be the luck of the Irish at Shooters this weekend though, as the poster would indicate, with the Dennis Street venue hosting live bands on
consecutive nights for the first time since Halloween! A live band on SUNDAY NIGHT makes all the sense in the world given the holiday, and yes, green beer will be on tap, as will $5 lucky leprechaun drinks, and a special St. Patrick's Day menu from the kitchen. Some sort of prizes from Molson will also be offered on SUNDAY, so keep that angle in mind, and I'm sure green attire is encouraged! If you believe a comment from the band on <a href="http://fb.watch/qQrET4Dsvk/">this preview video</a>
for the weekend festivities (featuring silent footage of Soundcheck
live there), they may be incorporating their jam night format on SUNDAY
in some form as well.<p></p><p>Shooters regulars who go there for SUNDAY karaoke nights are not being left out, as karaoke is instead moving upstairs to <a href="http://www.facebook.com/thequeenofheartsclub">The Queen Of Hearts Club</a>
for one night only. The venue doesn't have a cover charge, so you can
move between floors as needed. TONIGHT & TOMORROW'S Reggie's shows began/begin at 9:30 PM, SUNDAY'S Shooters gig is at 9:00 PM, none have a cover charge, and all are 19+. I'm sorry again for the late notice, I'd have covered everything much sooner than this had I seen Reggie's post and/or the band said something, but the classic and hard rock covers will provide a fun festive soundtrack this weekend! See above for more details, and for a preview, here's Soundcheck live at Shooters!</p><p><iframe allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="true" frameborder="0" height="248" scrolling="no" src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=248&href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshootersdownstairslounge%2Fvideos%2F640532640376119%2F&show_text=false&width=440&t=0" style="border: none; overflow: hidden;" width="440"></iframe></p><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/433317953_911205311006020_1555119437702660801_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=5f2048&_nc_ohc=RsIkfPNnUasAX-CPXOz&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfDBHf_Iq39fb3vRZBqxnNFDXSJB9ktCLGR1em9w7uv6Iw&oe=65FA0C1B" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="671" data-original-width="800" height="151" src="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/433317953_911205311006020_1555119437702660801_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=5f2048&_nc_ohc=RsIkfPNnUasAX-CPXOz&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfDBHf_Iq39fb3vRZBqxnNFDXSJB9ktCLGR1em9w7uv6Iw&oe=65FA0C1B" width="180" /></a></div>Next up, local funk/hard rock cover band <a href="http://www.facebook.com/wyldstallynssault">The Wyld Stallyns</a> will play their first publically announced concert of the year when they return to The Kiln at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/Searchmont">Searchmont Resort</a> TOMORROW NIGHT! Again, apologies for the short notice, the band only announced the show via <a href="http://www.facebook.com/wyldstallynssault">their Facebook page</a> earlier today. This will be The Wyld Stallyns' first advertised gig (unless they played something without saying, which has happened before) since playing at The Water Tower Pub in September, which the band acknowledged by saying that "<span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x xudqn12 x3x7a5m x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u x1yc453h" dir="auto">Stallyns hibernate too sometimes... we've been quiet lately, but we have been busy!". TOMORROW'S show coincides with Searchmont's last night skiing session for the season, so if you want to hit the slopes past sunset, this is your last chance there until the fall! Also, the Stallyns have teased "new announcements coming soon", and personal Facebook posts have implied that they've had at least one lineup change.</span><p></p><p><span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x xudqn12 x3x7a5m x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u x1yc453h" dir="auto">We'll keep you posted when/if updates come in re: The Wyld Stallyns in 2024, but it's great to see Rob, Christina, and company back! Everything takes place TOMORROW NIGHT at 8:00 PM, there is no cover charge at The Kiln, nor is there a firm age limit. </span><span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x xudqn12 x3x7a5m x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u x1yc453h" dir="auto">No word on St. Patrick's Day ties, for the record. </span><span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x xudqn12 x3x7a5m x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u x1yc453h" dir="auto">Visit the above links for more details, and here's a newly discovered video of The Stallyns live at The Kiln just over a year ago! This features the band (minus saxophonist Josh Norling) covering The Spencer Davis Band's "Gimme Some Lovin'", courtesy of <a href="http://www.facebook.com/Searchmont">Searchmont's Facebook page</a>. Fun and lively cover while the video's 87 seconds-long run time lasts, so check it out for yourself below, and don't miss them TOMORROW!<br /></span></p><p><span class="x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x xudqn12 x3x7a5m x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u x1yc453h" dir="auto"><iframe allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="true" frameborder="0" height="248" scrolling="no" src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=248&href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FSearchmont%2Fvideos%2F583084377032491%2F&show_text=false&width=440&t=0" style="border: none; overflow: hidden;" width="440"></iframe></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/421599334_703681468568032_7565131125235996631_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=5f2048&_nc_ohc=wdmCeEu7AHIAX-ym-2x&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfBq-VO_Vuob-iecOGUtnZCZuLC2NFoNiUJZmBqmgLDcHg&oe=65FA3DB5" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="477" data-original-width="477" height="170" src="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/421599334_703681468568032_7565131125235996631_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=5f2048&_nc_ohc=wdmCeEu7AHIAX-ym-2x&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfBq-VO_Vuob-iecOGUtnZCZuLC2NFoNiUJZmBqmgLDcHg&oe=65FA3DB5" width="170" /></a></div>Closing tonight with a show that had advance notice before this week, as we're heading west to <a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100067785556702">Misty's Fifties</a>, where local unplugged classic/hard rock singer/guitarist <a href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/29509897380">Tym Morrison</a> will resume his bi-weekly concert arrangement TOMORROW! This stop in Tym's current run of a Saturday matinee every two weeks (unless booked anyway like on February 24th) will indeed be St. Patrick's Day themed given the timing, and attendees are encouraged to wear green to the Second Line West bar/restaurant tomorrow, as there will be "lots of prizes"! No word on green beer or other drink-related tie-ins, but regardless of how deep Misty's goes for their shamrocks & shenanigans, Tym's acoustic rock covers should find another entertained audience as his current regular run continues! If you can't make it, he'll be back at Misty's over the Easter weekend on Saturday, March 30th. Tomorrow's matinee concert takes place at 4:00 PM with no cover and a presumed 19+ age limit. <a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/351045151095144/">Click here</a> for more details, and here's Tym live!<p></p><p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="248" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZLRJGdUoYkU" title="Tym Morrison - Nothing Else Matters - Soo Blaster Sault Ontario September 13 2022" width="440"></iframe><br /></p>That's all for now, but stay tuned for our Bone Yard and Hails previews (and more) next! Thanks everyone!<br />The Sault Metal Scenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01021177280374328337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17129431775623512.post-54295340097913377942024-03-14T23:48:00.003-04:002024-03-14T23:48:29.907-04:00Spades GT's Late 2023 Video Content From Rye Field Studios!!<p>With no currently announced Friday night hard rock concerts in the area for the St. Patrick's Day weekend, and two Sunday nighters taking place on said holiday, I'm postponing this weekend's concert previews to tomorrow so that we're slightly closer to what has been announced. Stay tuned!<br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/405271478_326717100104899_7498245044667579601_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=5f2048&_nc_ohc=rueL8s1dwkwAX9fKSjO&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfBKL0ji8AnyIBGnGFzEq9cd31vJuU-bqAzVyWmHcP_ABA&oe=65F7F2BC" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" height="120" src="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/405271478_326717100104899_7498245044667579601_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=5f2048&_nc_ohc=rueL8s1dwkwAX9fKSjO&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfBKL0ji8AnyIBGnGFzEq9cd31vJuU-bqAzVyWmHcP_ABA&oe=65F7F2BC" width="180" /></a></div>Instead, let's continue playing catch-up on local/Barrie crossover thrash band <a href="http://www.facebook.com/SpadesGTMusic">Spades GT</a>'s recent activity, and we're winding back to late 2023 for some performance and interview footage that they shot! These come from <a href="http://www.facebook.com/BriandShane/">Rye Field Studios</a>, a recording studio out of Brantford that also posts long-form content to <a href="http://www.youtube.com/@RyeFieldStudios/search">their YouTube channel</a> featuring bands that come in to their headquarters, particularly interviews and performance footage. The former Jack Spades aren't even the only band with local ties to be featured in Rye Field Studios content, as St. Thomas metalcore band <a href="http://www.facebook.com/ProsectorBand">Prosector</a> (fronted by ex-State of Misery singer Steve Rhodes) got <a href="http://www.youtube.com/@RyeFieldStudios/search?query=prosector">similarly covered</a> in January, so give those a look if you've missed Steve locally! The first of Rye Field's videos featuring Spades GT was uploaded in September, before they ever made the 2 hour drive south to Brantford, and it has concert footage of them in Toronto in June!<p></p><p>The video (one of two compilation videos from Beer Bash 6, the other seen <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zQglBJYHeE">here</a>) features the first five bands that played at Beer Bash 6, with Spades GT's segment beginning about 7 minutes in with introductions by Rye Field's Ben Zander & Shane Briand, who also host much of their YouTube content. Spades GT were introduced as "the first band" despite being the third seen in the 23 minute video, and they were filmed playing their newest album's title track <a href="http://youtu.be/VMGcHyGA5Ks?si=_vOcEzA7EEWMxzet&t=476">"Sewer City Radio"</a>. Strong performance at a nice venue with great video quality (horizontal and multi-camera, at that), but the drum-cam of Tyler is pointed too far out from him. Check out Spades GT and much more from Beer Bash 6 above and below!<br /></p><p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="248" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/VMGcHyGA5Ks?si=50UBJR2Ofl0bNnYQ" title="YouTube video player" width="440"></iframe></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/428711149_384117397698202_9196030927186370205_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=5f2048&_nc_ohc=xe5puRknejoAX_SdeJI&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfDc8SCLPB2cPA9RMBnsM_a4a7uNc8jW4Efc2Se3UCy4bg&oe=65F780D4" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" height="120" src="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/428711149_384117397698202_9196030927186370205_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=5f2048&_nc_ohc=xe5puRknejoAX_SdeJI&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfDc8SCLPB2cPA9RMBnsM_a4a7uNc8jW4Efc2Se3UCy4bg&oe=65F780D4" width="180" /></a></div>On December 8th, a 17+ minute in-studio performance video of Spades GT at Rye Field was posted to YouTube, but before that, two teaser videos were shared to preview the Spades content in the preceding couple of days. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjUslE0gANs">One video</a> is a preview of the actual performance so I won't redundantly embed it here, but if they were going to crop it to vertical dimensions (presumably as a "Shorts" video), why not do that <i>before</i> the on-screen text is added? Embedded below is the other preview clip, which features J.D., Daniel, and Tyler (no sign of James) signing a Rye Field Studios banner on the wall there, that other musicians have apparently signed over time. Oddly, the song "Sewer City Radio" is playing in the background, albeit over speakers there and not added in post. Nice gesture to help Ben and Shane commemorate their in-studio sessions, if shot vertically too, so check it out below!<br /><p></p><p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="330" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/GeJiJkyTgY8?si=8msZSEF8DXUG5WIW" title="YouTube video player" width="440"></iframe></p><p>As for the proper in-studio performance (part of Rye Field's "Live In The Whiskey Pit" series), it leads off with Ben & Shane introducing Spades GT, then pertinent logos (the kids saying the studio's name caught me off guard), before we get to the band proper. As noted with on-screen text, Spades GT play <a href="http://youtu.be/avgLFZ53gWQ?si=abq1lWt_tveSD9id&t=25">"Hands"</a>, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avgLFZ53gWQ&t=296s">"Succubus"</a>, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avgLFZ53gWQ&t=434s">"Red"</a>, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avgLFZ53gWQ&t=637s">"Final Girl"</a>, and <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avgLFZ53gWQ&t=801s">"Sewer City Radio"</a> here, and at least three different cameras capture the band in action here, two facing the band at slightly different angles, as well as a drum cam that is better positioned than at Beer Bash 6. Very well performed, shot, and edited, so fans of Spades (Jack and/or GT) will be right at home, but the green lighting was overdone to me. Check it out below!</p><p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="248" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/avgLFZ53gWQ?si=LhS0U2-BDr89bAQD" title="YouTube video player" width="440"></iframe></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/406534580_335353529241256_5053934589147227207_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=5f2048&_nc_ohc=V3ZtY18kchIAX-iWesy&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfB6gTIyvBEF6ylJLp8mUkTgA3zfIrsLaov3tKEIZKz11g&oe=65F848D4" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="170" src="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/406534580_335353529241256_5053934589147227207_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=5f2048&_nc_ohc=V3ZtY18kchIAX-iWesy&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfB6gTIyvBEF6ylJLp8mUkTgA3zfIrsLaov3tKEIZKz11g&oe=65F848D4" width="170" /></a></div>Finally, a 36 minute interview with Spades GT was posted to YouTube by Rye Field Studios on December 12th, so what are they asked about while sitting on "The PodCouch"? Ben and Shane start by asking the guys about how Beer Bash 6 went, followed by the origins of Spades GT. The Soo days and Tyler's old band Caym's shows up here are addressed, but much of it is about how the band came together in Barrie, including insights by James as to how far along songwriting for the "Sewer City Radio" album was when he joined. After briefly discussing the album and practicing, they ask about Anvil (whose drummer Robb Reiner is Tyler's dad) and Spades GT's experiences opening for Anvil last fall, including some notes on working with and hanging out with Anvil frontman Steve "Lips" Kudlow. Their then-upcoming concert plans, including their cancelled winter tour run with The Dayglo Abortions, come up next.<p></p><p>Ben & Shane (who has a great voice) ask about Spades GT's early favourite bands before getting into Tyler's drumming style, the advantages and disadvantages of the internet, their plans to work on new material in 2024, and even James' story about meeting Robert Plant(!), among other topics. This is a fun and laid back interview with great presentation from multiple cameras, and it's nice to hear James so much throughout (he's definitely the quietest member in social media promotions). However, it can be hard to hear some of the conversations with everyone talking over each other at points, especially when things go off the rails a bit. Check the whole interview with Rye Field Studios out for yourselves below!</p><p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="248" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/6PyyyIjwnXs?si=6vaoaA25Ygn9-GoU" title="YouTube video player" width="440"></iframe></p><p>Lastly, kudos to Ben & Shane at Rye Field Studios for all of their work in promoting metal and punk bands in Southern Ontario, both from their YouTube videos and their actual recording studio work, so give much more from them a look above as well! That's all for today, but stay tuned for weekend concert previews on the site next! Thanks everyone!<br /></p>The Sault Metal Scenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01021177280374328337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17129431775623512.post-16986324975018101062024-03-13T18:59:00.002-04:002024-03-13T18:59:59.595-04:00A New Punk Album, New Videos, And Band Link Updates!!<p>Before we dive into St. Patrick's Day weekend concert previews, here's a new news post on this Wednesday evening, including new videos, updates to our band links, and leading off, a new album release. With all of that said, here's what you should know!<br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61alflmRQ2L._UX716_FMwebp_QL85_.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="716" data-original-width="716" height="170" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61alflmRQ2L._UX716_FMwebp_QL85_.jpg" width="170" /></a></div>We have a surprise new album release to note on here, as local folk punk/emo solo project <a href="http://www.instagram.com/agnosticfolkpunk/">Agnosticism</a> quietly released a new EP named <a href="http://open.spotify.com/album/6FNu0PuAFaxFvMtheEX8uG">"A Letter Of Resignation"</a> to major streaming services on February 23rd! Given that this project (led by <a href="http://www.facebook.com/vanity0fficial">Vanity First</a>, <a href="http://hals2.bandcamp.com/">Hails</a>, and <a href="http://jadedblades.wixsite.com/thedoubleeh">Apocalypse Afterparty</a> alum Mikhal Muto) is only active on social media via <a href="http://www.instagram.com/agnosticfolkpunk/">Instagram</a>, it could be easy to assume that the album was plugged there and nowhere else, but nope, it wasn't even mentioned there. Mikhal actually told me about the release in a Facebook message, even acknowledging that he hadn't said much about it, so now everyone knows! The five song EP can be streamed on <a href="http://open.spotify.com/album/6FNu0PuAFaxFvMtheEX8uG">Spotify</a>, <a href="http://music.apple.com/us/album/a-letter-of-resignation-ep/1732227924">Apple Music</a>, <a href="http://music.amazon.com/albums/B0CW2PGRJX">Amazon Music</a>, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyD3aE3Nc0g&list=OLAK5uy_kQYq7BZM5DnZXwJuF9ydzJgw5oejxvu5w">YouTube Music</a>, and even <a href="http://www.boomplay.com/albums/85478064">Boomplay</a> (an Africa-centered streaming service that is getting more attention from local artists in recent months). Yes, this album is on sale <a href="http://music.apple.com/ca/album/a-letter-of-resignation-ep/1732227924">on iTunes</a> for $4.95, so it is eligible for a review on the SMS!<p></p><p>This and next month are sewn up with reviews of the newest Heavy Lies The Crown and Convergence albums, but our May 2024 album review will be of Agnosticism for the first time, so what will I have to say about Mikhal's unplugged folk punk originals? We'll know then, but give the opening song "New Year's Revolution" a listen below, and buy/stream this and other Agnosticism albums at the above links!</p><p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="248" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vyD3aE3Nc0g?si=N7qr9WYcGkuOGosl" title="YouTube video player" width="440"></iframe><br /></p><p>Next up, here's a new video from one of Iron Mountain, Michigan classic/hard rock cover band <a href="http://www.facebook.com/OzTheBand">Oz</a>'s shows at The Rapids Lounge at <a href="http://kewadin.com/entertainment/sault-ste-marie/rapidssignatures-lounge/">the Sault Ste. Marie Kewadin Casino</a> earlier this month! Uploaded to <a href="http://www.facebook.com/OzTheBand">the band's Facebook page</a> last week, the video features Oz covering "Somebody's Out There" by Triumph, in what has to be a rare example of a band covering a Canadian song in Sault Michigan. Strong cover filmed from a good angle to capture the whole stage, and I can easily see Oz handling Rush singles if this Triumph cover tells me anything! Give it a look below, and hopefully Oz come back to the E.U.P. soon!</p><p><iframe allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="true" frameborder="0" height="248" scrolling="no" src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=248&href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FOzTheBand%2Fvideos%2F1547244092790505%2F&show_text=false&width=440&t=0" style="border: none; overflow: hidden;" width="440"></iframe><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/430910965_2990600337742345_664675428364596805_n.jpg?_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=5f2048&_nc_ohc=yymcXpu_nb4AX8ghHLD&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfCZGO-Qo5aqhq-7qL_Iz3vp0VN3MkHIOHtdFpANfckh5g&oe=65F6AF48" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="610" data-original-width="610" height="170" src="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/430910965_2990600337742345_664675428364596805_n.jpg?_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=5f2048&_nc_ohc=yymcXpu_nb4AX8ghHLD&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfCZGO-Qo5aqhq-7qL_Iz3vp0VN3MkHIOHtdFpANfckh5g&oe=65F6AF48" width="170" /></a></div>Also today, let's hop back to Sault Ontario for new videos from local classic/hard rock cover quartet <a href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/136615609764145">Generations</a>! These were filmed by attendee Christopher Bardawill (who has filmed them before) at their show at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/136615609764145">Jay's Piston Broke Pub</a> on Saturday. The videos were first posted to Christopher's personal Facebook page and then shared to <a href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/136615609764145">the band's Facebook group</a>. Interestingly, both songs that he filmed are ones where Valerie Powley is <i>not</i> on lead vocals, instead providing backup and playing tambourine. One is a cover of The Eagles' <a href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/136615609764145/permalink/7265079810250987/">"Already Gone"</a> with guitarist Tony Kajnar on vocals, but embedded below is their cover of Steppenwolf's "Magic Carpet Ride" with bassist Pierre Anthony on vocals. That cover is a little shorter, but I embedded it here because it's a harder rocker and he didn't film it while sitting at a table for the duration, so you get some a much closer side stage vantage point of the band in action here!<p></p><p>I'm no Eagles fan, but that cover and "Magic Carpet Ride" are performed well and make good use of their vocal harmonies, especially on the former! Alas, both videos were shot vertically, which really didn't help the "Already Gone" video's case, but kudos to Christopher for filming on Saturday! Give their newest live videos a watch above & below!</p><p><iframe allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="true" frameborder="0" height="330" scrolling="no" src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=330&href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fchristopher.bardawill%2Fvideos%2F312179555203537%2F&show_text=false&width=440&t=0" style="border: none; overflow: hidden;" width="440"></iframe></p><p>Finally for today, here's three assorted shorter news items, all bands newly moved to our inactive band links due to being publically inactive for a year or more. As always, these are in alphabetical order by band name:</p><p> </p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>The first of the bands moved to our inactive links is local acoustic southern hard rock duo <a href="http://www.facebook.com/TBLrocks">The Bearded Lounge</a>, who last posted band updates or played live on March 4th, 2023 at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/WaterTowerPub">The Water Tower Pub</a>. Launched in 2017, this side project of <a href="http://www.facebook.com/boneyardsault">Bone Yard</a> appears to have been put on the shelf so that Greg and Alex could include Bone Yard bassist Warren Reville in their unplugged (sorry, "uncorked") gigs, now under the Bone Yard banner, which have continued in the past year. Look for upcoming acoustic Bone Yard shows at The Water Tower Pub and <a href="http://saultstemarie.gatewaycasinos.com/">Gateway Casino</a>!</li><li>Also now in our inactive links is local/Edmonton noise punk duo <a href="http://nofuneralmusic.bandcamp.com">No Funeral</a>, who have not issued any public updates since releasing <a href="http://nofuneralmusic.bandcamp.com/releases">their self-titled album</a> on Bandcamp on March 5th of last year. Featuring former <a href="http://www.facebook.com/algoma62">AlgomA</a> drummer Jamie Vincent and his old <a href="http://flint.bandcamp.com/">Flint</a> bandmate Connor O'Brien, No Funeral played one live date at Outspoken Brewing in October 2022, recorded an album while Connor was in town, and that was about it until the album came out. No Funeral were an entertainingly chaotic project, and hopefully they surface again if the stars align!</li><li>Finally, I have moved local/Toronto progressive metal trio <a href="http://www.facebook.com/PROV3RB5">PROV3RB5</a> to our inactive band links. Given the studio-heavy nature of the band (especially as Bryan lives out of town), it's entirely possible that PROV3RB5 have been working behind the scenes for the past year+, but the band has not issued a social media update since guitarist Benjamin Roswell posted a playthrough video on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/PROV3RB5">their Facebook page</a> in January of last year. PROV3RB5 are too talented to go away, if I may say so, and hopefully Ben, Bryan, and Phil resurface when the time is right!<br /></li></ul><p> </p><p>That's all for today, but stay tuned for weekend concert previews on the site next! Thanks everyone!<br /></p>The Sault Metal Scenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01021177280374328337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17129431775623512.post-52822799448633243582024-03-11T23:08:00.003-04:002024-03-12T00:27:06.209-04:00LOCAL CONCERT ALERT (The Hazytones) & Treble Charger Reunion Concert Coverage!!Keeping our recent string of daily posts up at the SMS, today's post features lots of pre- and post-show coverage of a recent reunion concert that got a lot of attention, but first, here's a LOCAL CONCERT ALERT and related band lineup note for next month!<br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/431936909_122133926000094239_702068910491595801_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=5f2048&_nc_ohc=5efLcihPFcQAX-Mpmfi&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfDQrPAA9pbz10n8M6TI8hZCFKCrRIVvwKMpGd-fLSwlSw&oe=65F4E44E" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="618" height="180" src="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/431936909_122133926000094239_702068910491595801_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=5f2048&_nc_ohc=5efLcihPFcQAX-Mpmfi&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfDQrPAA9pbz10n8M6TI8hZCFKCrRIVvwKMpGd-fLSwlSw&oe=65F4E44E" width="139" /></a></div>Montreal stoner/hard rock band <a href="http://www.facebook.com/TheHazytones">The Hazytones</a> will return to Sault Ste. Marie on Thursday, April 25th when they rock <a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552827188524">The Distraction</a>! Readers may recognize The Hazytones from headlining appearances at the former New American Pub in August 2016 and April 2017, and it's good to see them back after six years! Developing a heavier influenced sound on newer material, including their upcoming album "Wild Fever", fans of psychedelic influenced hard rock won't want to miss this show next month! The local openers next month include local alternative hard rock quintet <a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069676387866">Handsome Sandwich</a> in their Distraction debut and their first announced local gig with new guitarist Brandon Ruch, who the band has finally confirmed is replacing Mitch Sirie on guitar, as per a quiet update to their lineup on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069676387866">their Facebook page</a>. A reason for Mitch's departure was not announced, but Brandon did take Mitch's place during their January tour run.<p></p><p>Hopefully all's well with Mitch, and assuming nothing else happened behind the scenes, he and drummer Johnny Belanger are still bandmates in the reunited <a href="http://www.facebook.com/thebearhunters">Bear Hunters</a>! No word on if Brandon will play any role on Handsome Sandwich's upcoming EP, but Mitch did record material for it before leaving. Back to the Hazytones show, the other openers are young local hard rock quartet <a href="http://www.facebook.com/raincourt2021">Sylo</a> (née Raincourt) in their second show since reuniting and since adding Alder Devries on guitar. They're a talented group on the rise, so don't be late for their set either! As usual for The Distraction, this show has a special "<i>$15 </i>or pay-what-you-can" entry model, and doors open at 7:30 PM. Visit the above links for more details!</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital/nexus/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/TrebleCharger1-scaled-e1709911179994.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=1128&h=846&type=webp&sig=ylaJAQphdco_gnfioO3ugA" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="135" src="https://smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital/nexus/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/TrebleCharger1-scaled-e1709911179994.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=1128&h=846&type=webp&sig=ylaJAQphdco_gnfioO3ugA" width="180" /></a></div>Next up, here's some Sault Star coverage & fallout from this past Thursday's <a href="http://www.twitter.com/treblecharger">Treble Charger</a> reunion concert at <a href="http://www.machineshopinc.ca/">The Machine Shop</a>! Two articles were posted, one from before the show and one after it, and we'll start with <a href="http://www.saultstar.com/entertainment/local-arts/nori-plugs-back-into-treble-charger">Brian Kelly's article</a> from this past Tuesday, featuring interview remarks with singer/guitarist Greig Nori. I will note before we get too far that I, along with Sault Star reporters, have recently noted that the reunion concert was their first show since Rotaryfest 2018. Locally, that is true, but I completely forgot that Greig & Bill played at the final <a href="http://theburgerfest.ca/">Burger Fest</a> in Vaughan back in July 2019, and you can see pictures from that event at <a href="http://shotbysolo.com/blog/the-burger-fest-2019/">this link</a>. My apologies, but it's still been a near five year wait! That said, in Brian's article, Greig noted "I’ve never gone this long not playing a Treble Charger set", and while that may be true in terms of him alone, Treble Charger's 2012 return was after a near 8 year hiatus from live concerts.<br /><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital/nexus/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/TrebleCharger5-scaled.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=1128&type=webp&sig=OP68_HaEahq4yPoYgFvgwA" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" height="120" src="https://smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital/nexus/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/TrebleCharger5-scaled.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=1128&type=webp&sig=OP68_HaEahq4yPoYgFvgwA" width="180" /></a></div>In the article, Greig discusses how hard it was for him to get back in the swing of things re: playing a full Treble Charger set, how exciting it is to play the songs again, and how new music could happen in the future (they had actively teased hitting the studio in the 2010s but clearly not much came of that). Now to the show proper, which was a fundraiser for <a href="http://algomau.ca/academics/programs/music/">the Algoma University music program</a> in order to buy instruments, fund scholarships, and bring in touring musicians. The show was covered in <a href="http://www.saultstar.com/news/we-couldnt-be-happier-treble-charger-reunion-receives-warm-reception">this article</a> by newer Sault Star journalist Kyle Darbyson. "Several hundred fans" packed The Machine Shop for the proceedings, which raised over $10,000 for Algoma's music program, which is awesome to hear! Alongside established originals, Treble Charger played Pixies, Golden Earring, and Iggy Pop covers. Official advertising never outlined openers or guests, so who all else played on Thursday?<p></p><a href="https://smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital/nexus/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/TrebleCharger7-scaled.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=1128&type=webp&sig=cCcTkbMbvd7vWy0l3zr7Uw" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" height="120" src="https://smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital/nexus/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/TrebleCharger7-scaled.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=1128&type=webp&sig=cCcTkbMbvd7vWy0l3zr7Uw" width="180" /></a>The opening act was local pop singer/guitarist <a href="http://www.instagram.com/tianna_legacy/">Tianna Legacy</a> with a backing band of Algoma University music students, including drummer Will Carnes, but full performer credits weren't listed. At least three guests joined Greig, Bill, and (session?) bassist & drummer Frank Deresti and David Peredun, including Greig's daughter Ava on backing vocals and Algoma assistant music professor Andree-Ann Deschenes on <i>keytar. </i>Both joined in on "American Psycho". As well, aforementioned Handsome Sandwich guitarist Brandon Ruch guested with Treble Charger for their set-closing cover of Iggy Pop's "Lust For Life" (if he, Ava, Andree-Ann, or anyone else played on other songs, they weren't mentioned in the article). Of course, Brandon is an Algoma music program alum himself who has worked with Greig a lot at <a href="http://www.algomaconservatory.com/">the Algoma Conservatory of Music</a>, and has further plans with him in the pipeline.<p></p><p>No public videos from Thursday have surfaced (yet?), but I have moved Treble Charger back to our active band links, as this was not a one-off set! They will play their first non-local date since Burger Fest 2019 when they play at <a href="http://riverfestelora.com">Riverfest</a> in Elora (outside of Guelph) in August, though full disclosure, festival organizers have <i>not</i> announced any performers yet. Greig noted in Kyle's article that they have other offers to play in Southern Ontario, and "we’re hoping to get out there a little more". It's great to see that everything went well for Treble Charger and Algoma University alike on Thursday, so read Brian & Kyle's Sault Star articles above, and look for more news this week! Thanks everyone!<br /></p>The Sault Metal Scenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01021177280374328337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17129431775623512.post-71323499184022254432024-03-10T00:00:00.011-05:002024-03-10T00:00:00.132-05:00Defunct Local Band Profile Series: Kaepora Gaebora<p>It's now time for this month's Defunct Local Band Profile, as we again give a look at a local metal, hard rock, or punk band from the past, as <i>randomly selected</i> from our band links! This month's selection is a recent-ish extreme metal group featuring many familiar faces in their lineups that never got that far off the ground despite their promise on paper, so here's what you should know on them!<br /></p><p><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;">------------------------------------------------------------------------------</span></span><span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/Free.Refill.Band"><span></span></a><span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/Free.Refill.Band"></a><a href="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/295554831_481333687326182_8338751098767277121_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=5f2048&_nc_ohc=m68XpWAv4UUAX-cmfjo&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfDZvv3QpMtOFOdpgWF4nlzMuAmPMj3Jo0PuaVFki2LJEA&oe=65F12543" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="160" src="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/295554831_481333687326182_8338751098767277121_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=5f2048&_nc_ohc=m68XpWAv4UUAX-cmfjo&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfDZvv3QpMtOFOdpgWF4nlzMuAmPMj3Jo0PuaVFki2LJEA&oe=65F12543" width="160" /></a></span><span><span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/ExploringDetritus">Kaepora Gaebora</a> (previously known as Debt To The Heirless and later renamed to Exploring Detritus)</span></span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Hometown:</span> </span>Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario<br /><p><span style="color: #cc0000;">Genre:</span> <span style="color: #990000;"></span>Death Metal<br /></p><p><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span>Lineup: (Members not in their last full lineup are in <i>italics</i>)</span></span><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span> </span></span></p><p>Dan Souliere (Bring The Fallen), vocals/guitar<span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>Mitch Sirie (<a href="http://www.facebook.com/thebearhunters">The Bear Hunters</a>) vocals/guitar<span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>Ryan St. Pierre, guitar<span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>Justin Lam (The Bear Hunters, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/spadesgtoffical">Jack Spades</a>), bass<span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>Anthony Boudreau (<a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094913003490">HeadFirst</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/whoarethem">Them</a>), drums</p><p><i>Joey Graham (<a href="http://www.facebook.com/ashoka-at-the-show-156835270995680">Ashoka At The Show</a>, The Undead Warriors), vocals<span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>Daeson Lesage (Bring The Misery), guitar<span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>Jeph Brown, bass<span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></i><i>Kevin Overton (<a href="http://www.reverbnation.com/gatesofwinter">Gates Of Winter</a>, <a href="http://reddmonkey.bandcamp.com/">RedD Monkey</a>), drums</i><br /></p><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span>Audio/Video:</span></span> During their original run, Kaepora Gaebora wrote original songs with names like "Evolution By Force", "Misinterpreting The Deity", and "ABCDEFG", but I can only find two surviving videos from that era, including <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtGOiWvk-ls">this 43 seconds-long jam session clip</a> featuring their main 2016 lineup. For their 2022 relaunch, the since-renamed Exploring Detritus posted a bunch of jam session and rehearsal videos to <a href="http://www.facebook.com/ExploringDetritus">their Facebook page</a>, and even posted some (largely identical) content on <a href="http://www.tiktok.com/@exploringdetritus">TikTok</a> and <a href="http://www.instagram.com/exploring_detritus">Instagram</a>, but nothing advanced to a public reveal of a song name, let alone new concerts. Here's the then-Kaepora Gaebora playing their original "Death Spins" at The Oddfellows Hall in 2016!<br /><p><iframe allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="true" frameborder="0" height="330" scrolling="no" src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=330&href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fsaultmetalscene%2Fvideos%2F10154349383859411%2F&show_text=false&width=440&t=0" style="border: none; overflow: hidden;" width="440"></iframe><br /></p><p></p><p></p><p><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span></span></span></div><p><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span><a href="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.18172-8/13244041_10154348525294411_1858381260640879442_o.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=5f2048&_nc_ohc=NZprSg_hv-UAX9X0027&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfDtyxHyxKUO8dYX8izB82NU6H4WALBxlQm7120Gi9STyg&oe=66147805" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="602" data-original-width="800" height="136" src="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.18172-8/13244041_10154348525294411_1858381260640879442_o.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=5f2048&_nc_ohc=NZprSg_hv-UAX9X0027&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfDtyxHyxKUO8dYX8izB82NU6H4WALBxlQm7120Gi9STyg&oe=66147805" width="180" /></a></span></span></div><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span>Info/Analysis:</span></span> Publically launching in the fall of 2015 as Debt To The Heirless, this new death metal band united veterans of the late 2000s and early 2010s local metal scene, taking their Kaepora Gaebora moniker in January from the wise owl in the Legend of Zelda video game series. Debuting at a house party in April 2016, the band's eventual permanent lineup (Joey, Dan, Daeson, Jeph, and Kevin) would play twice that spring at The Oddfellows Hall, opening for The Motherfuckers and at Bear Hunters drummer Johnny Belanger's birthday concert. Last seen opening for Foam at The New American Pub in June, the band went silent on social media until changing their name to Exploring Detritus that December, but updates slowed again and ceased in mid-2017. After some false starts, Dan Souliere relaunched Exploring Detritus in April 2022 with a brand new lineup.<br /><p></p><p>Despite bringing back original drummer Anthony Boudreau and adding Bear Hunters alumni Justin Lam & (briefly) Mitch Sirie to their lineup, the revived Exploring Detritus only advanced as far as jam session videos, and last posted to Facebook that July. Regardless of name, Kaepora Gaebora were a promisingly heavy group that helped give a nostalgic comeback to some regulars in the scene, with a solidly heavy base and a welcomed focus on original material, and it's a shame that they didn't last longer either in the mid-2010s or in 2022. Follow the reunited Bear Hunters and HeadFirst to hear what most of their last lineup is up to nowadays, and hopefully Dan tries to launch another metal band in the future!<br /></p><p></p><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;">-----------------------------------------------------------------------------</span></span><p>I hope you guys liked this month's Defunct Local Band Profile! This series will return on or around April 10th when we profile another <i>randomly selected</i> defunct local band, and this time, it will 2013-2015 all-female hard rock band <a href="http://www.facebook.com/thedangercats">The Danger Cats</a>! Look for that profile then, and for more news and notes this week! Thanks everyone!<br /></p>The Sault Metal Scenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01021177280374328337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17129431775623512.post-39587254820454489302024-03-09T11:47:00.004-05:002024-03-09T11:54:10.710-05:00LOCAL CONCERT ALERT (Shit Happens) & Saint Asonia Concert Previews!!Here's another new post on this Saturday morning, which is mostly devoted to recent concert videos from a major concert last month, but first, here's a LOCAL CONCERT ALERT for later this month!<br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/430068797_122133607016094239_2308789501728559965_n.jpg?stp=cp6_dst-jpg&_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=5f2048&_nc_ohc=Ig1l8czPRW4AX_GVXj4&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfCLE9SEEfd-4rNGnbwvHekU8UIiy1EiLWW2BXWmzc3hVw&oe=65F1319E" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="618" height="180" src="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/430068797_122133607016094239_2308789501728559965_n.jpg?stp=cp6_dst-jpg&_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=5f2048&_nc_ohc=Ig1l8czPRW4AX_GVXj4&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfCLE9SEEfd-4rNGnbwvHekU8UIiy1EiLWW2BXWmzc3hVw&oe=65F1319E" width="139" /></a></div>Winnipeg punk quartet <a href="http://www.facebook.com/shithappenswpg">Shit Happens</a> will make their local concert debut on Monday, March 25th when they headline at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552827188524">The Distraction</a>!
While not the first touring act booked at the East Street
barbershop-turned-concert venue, I believe Shit Happens (not to be
confused with the Soo's own Shit Liver) are the first full metal or punk
band from out of town to play there, as opposed to a solo project, so
this will be neat! Shit Happens are touring Eastern Canada and a select
few U.S. cities this month, with the local show being the final date
before they head back to Manitoba. Expect an upbeat and in your face
brand of punk originals from this female fronted group two weeks from
Monday! Local support will come by way of metal trio <a href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/746566489696637/">The BAG</a>
in their Distraction debut and second show of 2024, and while not a
clean genre match to Shit Happens, the energy should be hopping for
their hard hitting originals and covers later this month!<p></p><p>Despite
the touring headline band, this show is standard for protocol with The
Distraction's all-local events, including no age limit, a 7:00 PM start
time, and a "$5 or pay what you can" entry model. While an early night
with no 19+ limit hanging overhead, the Monday scheduling and relative
short notice may give some pause, but if you like explosive modern punk
rock, don't miss out on the action on the 25th! Visit <a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/260228730471432/">the official Facebook event page</a> for more details on this concert!</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.sonicperspectives.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Saint-Asonia-Featured.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" height="120" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.sonicperspectives.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Saint-Asonia-Featured.jpg" width="180" /></a></div>Next up, we finally have some videos to feature from last month's <a href="http://www.saintasonia.com/">Saint Asonia</a> concert at The Dreammakers Theatre at <a href="http://kewadin.com/entertainment/sault-ste-marie">the Sault Michigan Kewadin Casino</a>! After a near two week delay, prolific local concert filmer Christopher Paci uploaded videos from the show to <a href="http://www.youtube.com/@greetingsbychris">his excellent YouTube channel</a>, and he spoiled us this time, filming <i>eighteen</i> <i>videos</i> across the three bands that night! Half of his videos come from the headliners, with Chris filming multiple originals and covers from the Toronto hard rock quartet. In terms of covers, you can see Saint Asonia covering frontman Adam Gontier's old band Three Days Grace's <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2eGlhl5vrJg">"Never Too Late"</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-3OUupjE-0">"I Hate Everything About You"</a>, and <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iin7C0B9VF8">"Riot"</a>, while they also tackled Apocalyptica's <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LoodikjwrI">"I Don't Care"</a> (which Adam guested on originally). The rest of the filmed songs began with Saint Asonia, aside from their own recent cover of The Weeknd's <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQCD7-Nahqw">"Blinding Lights"</a>.<p></p><p>The originals filmed here are <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2RztScZTwQ">"Better Place"</a>, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkTwZj7RbFk">"Wolf"</a>, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8QQnDUaWvc">"Let Me Live My Life"</a>, and as embedded below, their set opener "Above It All". Chris had a nice spot in the center section with good zoom usage and a relatively clear view of the stage (fans' heads in front of him acknowledged), and Saint Asonia sound great, with Adam's vocals crystal clear in the mix! I recall that he was more muffled when Three Days Grace came here last, but of course, arena acoustics could have been a factor. Check out Saint Asonia's local concert videos for yourselves above & below!</p><p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="248" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/lk5ZJqfmDpE?si=8clfQ5MZdnWiARPi" title="YouTube video player" width="440"></iframe></p><p>Chris also filmed Kentucky southern hard rock band <a href="http://www.blackstonecherry.com">Black Stone Cherry</a> in six videos, getting them playing <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIHebzDd-eg">"White Trash Millionaire"</a>, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2e3YcVOnAPY">"When The Pain Comes"</a>, their medley of The Marshall Tucker Band's <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4Xe5xI-NQM">"Can't You See" and their own "In My Blood"</a>, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9JOLkr9tsM">"Blame It On The Boom Boom"</a>, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ldbspxbVzA">"Lonely Train"</a>, and as embedded below, their set-opening songs <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pige6hcG1SM">"Me & Mary Jane"</a> and <a href="http://youtu.be/Pige6hcG1SM?si=PUqnPuQ5kWuvXETK&t=248">"Burnin'"</a>. Good stuff all around from these talented rock radio mainstays, who have established themselves so much since they last came here in <i>2006</i>, so give their videos a watch above and below as well!</p><p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="248" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Pige6hcG1SM?si=PUqnPuQ5kWuvXETK&start=248" title="YouTube video player" width="440"></iframe></p><p>Finally, Maryland hard rock quartet <a href="http://www.anygivensinband.com">Any Given Sin</a> were filmed for three of Chris' videos, specifically their songs <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scijzc__QxY">"Insidious"</a>, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APY4n2bebP4">"The Way I Say Goodbye"</a>, and as embedded below, "House On Fire". Hopefully these guys continue on their upward trajectory, as their melodic and soaring originals seemed to play well with local attendees last month, and they definitely seem like a band we'll hear more from on the radio in the coming months! Check out Any Given Sin's local videos above & below!</p><p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="248" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ekwQTK14z8Y?si=rSBYEVqKEos4pagI&start=248" title="YouTube video player" width="440"></iframe><br /></p><p>That's all for today, but stay tuned for this month's Defunct Local Band Profile next! Thanks everyone!<br /></p><p></p>The Sault Metal Scenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01021177280374328337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17129431775623512.post-27517072874739963962024-03-08T18:56:00.002-05:002024-03-08T18:56:47.535-05:00LOCAL CONCERT ALERT (Go North Music Festival) & The Silent 9 Concert Previews!!<p>As promised, we're rounding out this weekend's concert previews today, but most of this post is devoted to a huge LOCAL CONCERT ALERT for this summer, so here's what you should know!<br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f419738185bc4f05ad6122/d5d7d5c3-6fbc-4e2a-a04f-b3cb852e26b8/Lineup+Poster+March+7+(1).jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="566" height="180" src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f419738185bc4f05ad6122/d5d7d5c3-6fbc-4e2a-a04f-b3cb852e26b8/Lineup+Poster+March+7+(1).jpg" width="128" /></a></div>The lineup for the sixth annual <a href="http://www.gonorthmusicfestival.ca">Go North Music Festival</a> in Richards Landing on St. Joseph Island has been announced, and they've got their biggest touring headliners yet, as Nova Scotia hard rock quintet <a href="http://thetrewsmusic.com/">The Trews</a> will make their long awaited return to the Algoma District on Saturday, July 27th! Last seen in our coverage range when they opened for Marianas Trench at GFL Memorial Gardens in November 2022, this will be The Trews' first local headlining concert in <i>fifteen years</i>, and first that isn't acoustic since <i>2008. </i>This Juno Award nominated band will remain familiar to Canadian rock fans from hits like "Yearning", "Paranoid Freak", and "So She's Leaving", and as a fan of multiple Trews singles, it's great to see them back in the area this summer! Co-headlining the festival this year is Orillia garage/pop rock band <a href="http://www.bleekerofficial.com/">Bleeker</a>, who long-time readers may recognize under their old name Bleeker Ridge!<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.vmcdn.ca/f/files/sootoday/images/festivals/go-north-music-festival/20240308thetrewsgonorth.png;w=960;h=640;bgcolor=000000" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" height="120" src="https://www.vmcdn.ca/f/files/sootoday/images/festivals/go-north-music-festival/20240308thetrewsgonorth.png;w=960;h=640;bgcolor=000000" width="180" /></a></div>If you saw the Airbourne concert at The Canadian Nightclub in August 2013, you'll have already seen Bleeker Ridge, who played a more hard rock-centric sound then, but have moved to more accessible and varied styles since dropping "Ridge" from their name in the mid-2010s. Still cool to see Bleeker (Ridge) back after over a decade away from our region! Two more touring acts will make their way to St. Joseph Island in July, including Welland progressive/indie rock project <a href="http://www.danielromanomusic.com">Daniel Romano</a>'s Outfit (led by the Juno nominated musician & visual artist) and Hamilton folk/blues solo musician <a href="http://www.terralightfoot.com/">Terra Lightfoot</a>, so definitely give both a listen to see what they bring to the table! Three local bands will play this year, including local alternative/hard rock band <a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069676387866">Handsome Sandwich</a> and indie rock quartet <a href="http://hheads.bandcamp.com/">The Hollow Heads</a> in their festival debuts, so definitely don't miss these Lopstock and Rotaryfest alums in four months!<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.vmcdn.ca/f/files/sootoday/images/festivals/go-north-music-festival/20240308bleekergonorth.jpg;w=960;h=640;bgcolor=000000" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" height="120" src="https://www.vmcdn.ca/f/files/sootoday/images/festivals/go-north-music-festival/20240308bleekergonorth.jpg;w=960;h=640;bgcolor=000000" width="180" /></a></div>This is the first announced Handsome Sandwich gig since they added guitarist Brandon Ruch to their lineup (who he replaced, if anyone, is still unclear). As well, <a href="http://centralalgomass.adsb.on.ca">Central Algoma Secondary School</a> student band CASS FM (not unlike Mustang Sally) are this year's only returning band, last seen at Go North in 2022. All of this goes down at Centennial Grounds at 1511 Richards Street in Richards Landing (the old Cornfest site) on what is actually the final day of the festival this year. A separate concert at the Richards Landing Town Hall from Juno-winning Elphin, Ontario folk musician <a href="http://www.facebook.com/davidfranceysongs/">David Francey</a> takes place on Thursday, July 25th, while local pop rock cover band <a href="http://www.facebook.com/limetheband">Lime</a> will play a free concert at Centennial Grounds on Friday the 25th as part of this year's Richards Lsnding Community Night, which is timed with Go North this year. Read <a href="http://www.sootoday.com/local-entertainment/the-trews-bleeker-to-headline-this-years-go-north-music-fest-8412813">the press release</a> for more details on the Thursday and Friday festivities!<p></p><p>As for the Saturday, this is an all ages event with gates opening at 3:30 PM, and $55 early bird tickets go on sale on <i>Tuesday</i> <a href="http://aftontickets.com/gonorth2024">at this link</a> with the promo code TREWSGONORTH. Once those 200 tickets sell, prices jump to $60 for Saturday attendees, though kids 12 and under are free, and teenagers/young adults with valid student ID will get a discount rate. Expect lots of vendors, and camping will also be available on Friday night and Saturday if so inclined, with the fireside jams returning, though no word on if the kids zone stage will be back. Go North VI sounds absolutely stacked this year, so if you're up for the hour's drive to St. Joseph Island, visit the above links for full details on this year's festival!</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/428705057_277199418740567_450556675249051487_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=5f2048&_nc_ohc=W_yOAiFZqukAX90dQ4Q&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfDPGYMUspjIbDBNzozk1YU88DvAs109k_WVMKPdDdFjUA&oe=65F12983" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="566" height="180" src="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/428705057_277199418740567_450556675249051487_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=5f2048&_nc_ohc=W_yOAiFZqukAX90dQ4Q&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfDPGYMUspjIbDBNzozk1YU88DvAs109k_WVMKPdDdFjUA&oe=65F12983" width="128" /></a></div>Finally, let's round out this weekend's hard rock concert previews by looking at newer local classic/hard rock cover quartet <a href="http://www.facebook.com/silent9band">Silent 9</a>'s return to <a href="http://www.facebook.com/GeorgeWellingtonEsquireClub">The Esquire Club</a> TONIGHT & TOMORROW NIGHT! Just their fourth and fifth public concerts of 2024, fans will have last seen Jess, Ryan, Paul, and Steve at the same venue at about this time last month. Hopefully their fan friendly and often heavy slate of covers find another strong audience in the west end tonight and tomorrow, and if you can't make it, Silent 9 will be back at The Esquire Club in four weeks! These concerts have 9:30 PM start times, 19+ age limits, and no cover charges. Visit the above links for more details for more details, and for a preview, here's a new video of Silent 9 live at The Esquire Club last month, courtesy of <a href="http://www.facebook.com/silent9band">their Facebook page</a>! I'm unsure whether this was filmed on the Friday or Saturday, but the 90 seconds-long video features (as Soundcheck would say) "snippets" from the show.<p></p><p>In order, you'll see Silent 9 covering The Offspring's "Why Don't You Get A Job?", Cee Lo Green's "Fuck You", Alanis Morrisette's "You Oughta Know", Twisted Sister's "We're Not Gonna Take It", and Robert Palmer's "Bad Case Of Loving You (Doctor, Doctor)". Alas, these were all shot vertically, and I'd rather hear full songs, but Silent 9 sound good and lively with a strong audience command on these clips, and the filmer got some nicely varied angles, so check it out for yourselves below!</p><p><iframe allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="true" frameborder="0" height="330" scrolling="no" src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=330&href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fsilent9band%2Fvideos%2F778017080882350%2F&show_text=false&width=440&t=0" style="border: none; overflow: hidden;" width="440"></iframe></p>That's all for today, but stay tuned for a new news post on the site tomorrow! Thanks everyone!<br /><p></p>The Sault Metal Scenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01021177280374328337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17129431775623512.post-19179514335961457362024-03-07T17:38:00.003-05:002024-03-07T17:38:58.595-05:00Weekend Concert Previews, Including The Treble Charger Reunion Concert!!Another Thursday is here, so let's dive into another weekend's worth of hard rock/punk concert previews! I ended up writing more than I expected on the one band, especially as they have new videos, so I'm bumping our Silent 9 previews to tomorrow's post. Don't worry, they're coming! Now, here's what you should know to start off the weekend!<br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/420594019_910438847753695_845200766399508999_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=5f2048&_nc_ohc=Gi-6loz4RxwAX-xDRs3&_nc_oc=AQk5CVy_r9IZX9chWgQUJlaXPHPoBxhZ_3nRqAO56r7GWYHxRYrbqTemYVdT30kVb50&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfAC4jFa2p-ffeWitrBka3t4dEFGm0S8L20t3xOpG_hqdg&oe=65EE3B69" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="800" height="90" src="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/420594019_910438847753695_845200766399508999_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=5f2048&_nc_ohc=Gi-6loz4RxwAX-xDRs3&_nc_oc=AQk5CVy_r9IZX9chWgQUJlaXPHPoBxhZ_3nRqAO56r7GWYHxRYrbqTemYVdT30kVb50&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfAC4jFa2p-ffeWitrBka3t4dEFGm0S8L20t3xOpG_hqdg&oe=65EE3B69" width="180" /></a></div>We'll lead off with the main event for this weekend, as local/Toronto indie/punk band <a href="http://treblecharger.tumblr.com/">Treble Charger</a> reunite TONIGHT at <a href="http://www.machineshopinc.ca/">The Machine Shop</a>! This special concert is a fundraiser for <a href="http://algomau.ca/academics/programs/music/">Algoma University's music program</a>, and with the university's ties to <a href="http://www.algomaconservatory.com/">the Algoma Conservatory of Music</a> (managed by singer/guitarist Greig Nori), you can't do much better than this for a staff/faculty-led band to help out! The first Treble Charger concert since Rotaryfest Stage 1 in 2018, Greig & Bill will not be joined by any of their session musicians from the 2010s, with Lake Effect frontman Frank Deresti and Pointless/Convergence drummer David Peredun serving as the rhythm section tonight. It's not yet clear if they are session musicians or are full members for a larger reunion, but their ties to Algoma University are well established! Unidentified student bands also comprised of Algoma students/faculty are slated to open tonight as well. Tickets are on sale <a href="http://www.eventbrite.com/e/treble-charger-live-fundraiser-concert-for-algoma-u-music-tickets-794344163777">on Eventbrite</a> (plus processing fees) & likely at the door for $40 for general audiences.<p></p><p>Algoma University<i> and </i>Sault College students can get in for $20 with valid student ID, while $65 VIP tickets are also available that include balcony seating and a meet & greet with Treble Charger. This all ages concert begins tonight at 8:00 PM. Whether you're a fan of their mid-late 1990s indie rock era or got into them during their pop punk explosion, it will be great to see Treble Charger back tonight, let alone with an all-local lineup for the first time, so visit <a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/1110619103444207">the official Facebook event page</a> for more details, and for a preview, here they are live in the Soo!<br /></p><p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="248" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/HHu5ZmA03Ac?si=lIXk4raFRMyUHYpI&start=688" title="YouTube video player" width="440"></iframe></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/429688778_953852563001012_2421159623724140615_n.jpg?stp=cp6_dst-jpg&_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=5f2048&_nc_ohc=n3nPACWIVowAX99nfPU&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfDdkEDdM5A-MadbigHQ7lPf79_BWXz9K_nmT_E2JLrq1A&oe=65F01A35" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="135" src="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/429688778_953852563001012_2421159623724140615_n.jpg?stp=cp6_dst-jpg&_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=5f2048&_nc_ohc=n3nPACWIVowAX99nfPU&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfDdkEDdM5A-MadbigHQ7lPf79_BWXz9K_nmT_E2JLrq1A&oe=65F01A35" width="180" /></a></div>Next up, let's look at this weekend's slate of hard rock-leaning cover band action, starting with local southern hard rock trio <a href="http://www.facebook.com/boneyardsault">Bone Yard</a>'s gigs at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063710253375">Reggie's Place</a> TOMORROW & SATURDAY NIGHT! Last seen at Reggie's about a month ago, these should be another good opportunity for fans to check out Greg, Alex, and Warren at another familiar downtown venue, so don't miss out on their southern fried classic and hard rock covers this weekend! Yes, these follow their Thursday jam night hosting duties at Reggie's tonight, so keep that in mind also. Note that <a href="http://www.facebook.com/boneyardsault">Bone Yard's Facebook page</a> was quietly renamed to "Bone Yard 225" this week, but as far as I can tell, this isn't a name change, rather a nod to <a href="https://www.usw2251.ca">the United Steelworkers Local 2251</a>, who they have openly supported and referenced on social media in recent months. We'll let you know if I'm wrong!<br /><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/409083904_953852519667683_3705688216445660446_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=5f2048&_nc_ohc=eeBA2qJVHEwAX8XjOJD&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfDaD45tSUgHJkYVV2wSMcCpRfNW9fsqZ8GkpMgXsIK3Gw&oe=65EFDD52" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="170" src="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/409083904_953852519667683_3705688216445660446_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=5f2048&_nc_ohc=eeBA2qJVHEwAX8XjOJD&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfDaD45tSUgHJkYVV2wSMcCpRfNW9fsqZ8GkpMgXsIK3Gw&oe=65EFDD52" width="170" /></a></div>Tomorrow & Saturday's concerts (and jam night tonight) have 9:30 PM start times, 19+ age limits, and no cover charges. Visit the above links for more details, for a preview, here's some new live videos of Bone Yard in action! One from last week (as cross-posted from TikTok in all of it's vertical glory) features 34 seconds of their cover of ZZ Top's <a href="http://www.facebook.com/reel/1315480882460605">"La Grange"</a> at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/reggieswestinc">Jay's Piston Broke Pub</a> in January, while the other two are live-streams from <a href="http://www.facebook.com/georgewellingtonesquireclub">The Esquire Club</a> this past Saturday. The (sadly also vertical) videos feature Bone Yard covering The 4 Non Blondes' <a href="http://fb.watch/qFYpz_kp5V/">"What's Up"</a> (a song that I seemingly can't escape hearing on local stages as of late) and, as embedded below, Aerosmith's "Walk This Way". Bone Yard perform well on these covers, especially "Walk This Way", and while I've <i>really</i> overheard "What's Up" covered by local bands in recent months, I do acknowledge that fans were singing along with it in Bone Yard's video.<p></p><p>Fans will get their fill of Bone Yard via these and other videos on Facebook, but don't miss the real thing in person tomorrow & Saturday night (and tonight if you're interested in them hosting a jam night), so visit the above links for more details, and here's Bone Yard's new Aerosmith cover!</p><p><iframe allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="true" frameborder="0" height="330" scrolling="no" src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=330&href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fboneyardsault%2Fvideos%2F378753511772925%2F&show_text=false&width=440&t=0" style="border: none; overflow: hidden;" width="440"></iframe></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/409073186_921394239995196_5117486485980821526_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=5f2048&_nc_ohc=8E_WlR0tFJsAX-HLH78&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfAmW8cLlsQ0UUOtv3mzuNrghUMbzquIPV2y612HMRbs_w&oe=65EEEB23" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="618" height="180" src="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/409073186_921394239995196_5117486485980821526_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=5f2048&_nc_ohc=8E_WlR0tFJsAX-HLH78&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfAmW8cLlsQ0UUOtv3mzuNrghUMbzquIPV2y612HMRbs_w&oe=65EEEB23" width="139" /></a></div>Finally for this post, we'll head west to <a href="http://www.facebook.com/reggieswestinc">Jay's Piston Broke Pub</a>, where local classic/hard rock cover quartet <a href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/136615609764145">Generations</a> will take the stage for concerts TOMORROW & SATURDAY NIGHT! Not only that, they're filling in for Soundcheck as hosts of the jam night tonight, so keep that in mind if jam nights interest you as an attendee or prospective performer! Last seen at Jay's almost a month ago, this weekend's shows were previously announced via the venue's March concert calendar, and if you like this union of Obsession, Jus' Chillin, and Flat Stanley alumni's brand of rocking covers, you won't want to miss out on this weekend's festivities! Tomorrow and Saturday's concerts (and jam night tonight) are at 9:30 PM with no cover and 19+ age limits. Visit the above links for more details, and for a preview, here's another new video of Generations live! This was shot at their concert at Jay's on February 10th by attendee Josie Weir and shared to <a href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/136615609764145/">the band's Facebook group</a> via her personal Facebook page.<p></p><p>The video features Generations covering Melissa Etheridge's "I'm The Only One", which is a strong choice to show off Valerie's vocals, and of an artist you don't see covered locally all that often! Sadly, the video is shot vertically, with more of the ceiling in frame than the band, but the quality's fine otherwise, so give it a look for yourselves below!<br /></p><p><iframe allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="true" frameborder="0" height="330" scrolling="no" src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=330&href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fweirjosie%2Fvideos%2F1087851552498517%2F%3Fidorvanity%3D136615609764145&show_text=false&width=440&t=0" style="border: none; overflow: hidden;" width="440"></iframe><br /></p><p>That's all for now, but stay tuned for our Silent 9 previews and more next! Thanks everyone!<br /></p>The Sault Metal Scenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01021177280374328337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17129431775623512.post-44908459345500946862024-03-06T18:07:00.002-05:002024-03-06T23:57:48.401-05:00Convergence Updates, New Videos, And More!!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.vmcdn.ca/f/files/sootoday/images/announcements/obituaries/20240305salatuk.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="469" data-original-width="272" height="180" src="https://www.vmcdn.ca/f/files/sootoday/images/announcements/obituaries/20240305salatuk.jpg" width="105" /></a></div><p>Before we begin this post, just a heads up that <a href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/464493730317858">Wishbone</a>/<a href="http://www.facebook.com/3-day-millionaires-1679330429011651/">3 Day Millionaires</a> guitarist Jeremey Salatuk's obituary was posted <a href="http://www.sootoday.com/obituaries/salatuk-jeremey-james-8397383">on SooToday</a> and on <a href="http://www.osullivanfuneralhome.com/memorials/jeremey-salatuk/5385169/index.php">the O'Sullivan Funeral Home website</a> yesterday. It notes there that he passed away suddenly at home on February 21st at the age of 48, and that he is survived by three children, his sister, and his nephew. His music career is also acknowledged, and that he left behind many bandmates and friends. Cremation has already taken place, and while public funeral arrangements were not outlined in the obituary, a celebration of life will reportedly be held at a later date, so keep tabs with his family and close friends for details on that front. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to <a href="http://www.kidney.ca">the Kidney Foundation of Canada</a>, a cause that was very important to Jeremey over the years. Our continued thoughts are with the Salatuk family and his friends at this difficult time. R.I.P. Jeremey!</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/429787524_1033269585068848_5114864943671530717_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=5f2048&_nc_ohc=rF_7kfX1M_wAX8R7IDr&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfArTx4bM9ls9l8Dc8Na-6vBvvQxvTtZn-rNm5-LFuVhZw&oe=65EEB4F5" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="794" height="170" src="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/429787524_1033269585068848_5114864943671530717_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=5f2048&_nc_ohc=rF_7kfX1M_wAX8R7IDr&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfArTx4bM9ls9l8Dc8Na-6vBvvQxvTtZn-rNm5-LFuVhZw&oe=65EEB4F5" width="169" /></a></div>Today's post otherwise has some new videos, and leading off, the latest from local progressive metal band <a href="http://www.facebook.com/ConvergencebandSSM">Convergence</a>, so what have they been up to as of late? On February 9th on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/ConvergencebandSSM">their Facebook page</a>, they unveiled <a href="http://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1021114229617717&set=pb.100051574488321.-2207520000">the cover artwork</a> for their planned third EP, which will be named "Gemini" (odd how that's not the name of their <i>second</i> EP), and they were seeking fan input on whether they should release songs from it as they're completed, or all at once when the whole thing is ready. They didn't get many responses, so chime in if you have a preference! The former Kraken Mara have also expanded to a trio by enlisting prolific local drummer David Peredun as a permanent band member, after previously using programmed drums or session artist Cliff Aubut on prior recordings. You may recognize David from recent bands like Pointless, Turbo Dad, and All The Tired Horses, not to mention the Treble Chager and Fuller reunion concerts.<p></p><p>If you didn't know, David has quite the chops as a drummer (hence why he is in such demand nowadays), complete with <a href="http://www.drumsbydave.com">his own website</a> and a gig as percussion teacher at <a href="http://www.algomaconservatory.com">the Algoma Conservatory of Music</a>, so I have no doubt that he can hang with Brendan and Jake on djent-heavy prog metal! No word on Convergence's singer search yet, but check out more from them above, and stay tuned for our review of their second EP next month!<br /></p><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/429897388_1886430895160439_1901112622737751041_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=5f2048&_nc_ohc=v1fqjG8FfN8AX_QQyXV&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfAEBrFou4ULaRr5qKxbZ231sZUXXB9DiOXui0hiF5wS1Q&oe=65ED1224" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="454" data-original-width="700" height="117" src="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/429897388_1886430895160439_1901112622737751041_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=5f2048&_nc_ohc=v1fqjG8FfN8AX_QQyXV&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfAEBrFou4ULaRr5qKxbZ231sZUXXB9DiOXui0hiF5wS1Q&oe=65ED1224" width="180" /></a></div>Next up, here's a newly discovered video of local punk trio <a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556918064181">Hails</a> in concert! This comes from the private/friends-geared Bear Hunters reunion event at Robbie Adamson's church in Leeburn (the old Oh!No festival stomping grounds) last July, and was belatedly uploaded to guitarist <a href="http://www.youtube.com/@sk8ordie69">Mikhal Muto's personal YouTube channel</a> in December. Mikhal has otherwise focused his channel around do-it-yourself projects relating to punk-themed clothing and decor, so keep that in mind if this interests you! The video features the Vanity First side project playing their original song "The Lost Cosmonaut", which was not on their "Rock And Rolls" EP. Unfortunately, the lighting in the church is not all that amenable to video clarity, not helped by how far this camera was set up from the stage, so fans are often blocking the band from view.<p></p><p>Still, friends who attended this limited-attendance concert were definitely into this fast skate punk number, so fans of Brent, Mikhal, and Keeghan's work will be right at home with Ha!ls' performance here! Check it out below, and don't miss <a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/319574507764504">Hails' first show of 2024</a> at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/319574507764504/">The Distraction</a> on the 17th!</p><p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="248" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/YRhNbrj6hm8?si=UhH3gXbLFMvlw8M6" title="YouTube video player" width="440"></iframe></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/429805687_249432078230557_7883014778391243424_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=5f2048&_nc_ohc=I31wr3ZGZLsAX86zwIB&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfBEpVpdAamfXmACVRrsjM3uKb3YxCsrm32OFa3WeYM0Dw&oe=65ED43A2" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="640" height="180" src="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/429805687_249432078230557_7883014778391243424_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=5f2048&_nc_ohc=I31wr3ZGZLsAX86zwIB&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfBEpVpdAamfXmACVRrsjM3uKb3YxCsrm32OFa3WeYM0Dw&oe=65ED43A2" width="144" /></a></div>Finally, here's some new live videos from newer local hard rock quintet <a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094913003490">HeadFirst's Facebook page</a> from their shows this past weekend at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/reggieswestinc">Jay's Piston Broke Pub</a>! Notable for their sake as the first gigs they played at a venue with a marquee to advertise their name, HeadFirst uploaded four videos in a batch post on Saturday, and they include a clip of their cover of Judas Priest's <a href="http://www.facebook.com/100094913003490/videos/pcb.249433094897122/726136306314065">"Breaking The Law"</a> (focusing on guitarists Raine Rancourt & Liam Dinsmore during the bridge), a video of their cover of The Jimi Hendrix Experience's <a href="http://www.facebook.com/100094913003490/videos/pcb.249433094897122/1437609206846800">"Purple Haze"</a> (focusing on Raine and featuring much of his guitar solo), and two short clips showing off the full band as they covered Third Eye Blind's <a href="http://www.facebook.com/100094913003490/videos/pcb.249433094897122/379577358297559">"Semi-Charmed Life"</a>, and (as embedded below) Alice Cooper's "School's Out". Alas, all four videos were shot vertically, and the longest of them runs for just 1:45, but props to the filmer for getting some creative angles of HeadFirst in action!<p></p><p>Notably, the band welcomed local rapper Ethan Stoneburgh (last covered on the SMS during his set with Sawbé at Lopstock III) for a cover of Rage Against The Machine's "Bulls On Parade" on Friday, which would have been neat to see, and it's a shame that it wasn't filmed! HeadFirst perform well across all four videos, if with varied stage lighting, so give everything a watch above & below, and don't miss them back at Jay's at month's end!</p><p><iframe allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="true" frameborder="0" height="330" scrolling="no" src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=330&href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2F100094913003490%2Fvideos%2F1827272981072729%2F&show_text=false&width=440&t=0" style="border: none; overflow: hidden;" width="440"></iframe><br /></p>That's all for today, but stay tuned for weekend concert previews on the site next! Thanks everyone!<br />The Sault Metal Scenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01021177280374328337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17129431775623512.post-9869352939919144902024-03-05T17:52:00.003-05:002024-03-05T18:09:21.553-05:00A New Local Hard Rock Band, Plus New Videos!!<p>Two topic post today (well, 2.5 topics) as we look at a couple of new videos, introduce a new local band to readers, and note a quiet lineup change for an existing group, so here's what you should know!<br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/396272372_122133594584030166_2113406261542785733_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=5f2048&_nc_ohc=dBlYJ9ZpdV4AX9MsHrE&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfDFALbldBp3vbyV4xaqMA46mW0dgTj-k3Is_dZLzi0HVA&oe=65ECDB10" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="638" data-original-width="635" height="170" src="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/396272372_122133594584030166_2113406261542785733_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=5f2048&_nc_ohc=dBlYJ9ZpdV4AX9MsHrE&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfDFALbldBp3vbyV4xaqMA46mW0dgTj-k3Is_dZLzi0HVA&oe=65ECDB10" width="169" /></a></div>We have a new local hard rock band to add to our Sault Ontario band links, and they are <a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550904993664">Bullet Train</a>! Quietly launching via <a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550904993664">their Facebook page</a> last fall, this is the new project from former <a href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/15425932126/">Sense of Truth</a> singer/guitarist Cory Murchison in his first band (the one-off Short & Sweet aside) since <a href="http://www.facebook.com/SKeYesOfSeVen/">Skeyes of Seven</a> broke up in 2018. His bandmates have surprisingly not been publically named on official band materials, but I can confirm that he's joined here by recent <a href="http://www.facebook.com/fortcreek">Fort Creek</a> bandmates Robin "Bones" Lee (ex-Thin Ice) and Anthony Fabiano (ex-Gsis Murphy). On February 13th, Bullet Train released their debut single "Atmosphere" to <a href="http://www.youtube.com/@BulletTrain-vq4dz">their YouTube channel</a>, featuring AI visuals and on-screen lyrics. The song seems somewhat charged by current events, and is about how one shouldn't give in to fear & panic. Fans of Cory's prior local bands should enjoy the modern hard rock attack here, and there's a bit of an Alice In Chains sound to the vocals!<p></p><p>And yes, I can confirm that Bones & Tony have left Fort Creek, as per an e-mail conversation with Tony earlier today. A reason for their departure has not been publically announced, though a post on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/FortCreek">Fort Creek's Facebook page</a> in November noted that "a lot has changed" alongside pictures of Justin, Shane, and Bill, which may have been a very quiet hint about their bassist & drummer leaving. We'll let you know when more comes out from Fort Creek, who are still working on their debut album from what I can gather! Meanwhile, Bullet Train reportedly hit the studio on February 18th to record a new song named "Illusions", which has not surfaced yet. Check out more from Bullet Train above & below!</p><p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="248" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/YEp5-CNAB2Y?si=YIYIwrq6qpUPCXiC" title="YouTube video player" width="440"></iframe><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/429485221_10168893471760475_2941657714701090042_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=3635dc&_nc_ohc=Wo2pjTvizWsAX-l79xx&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfA32GJjO1gTKDvrH_MRy2sbCjzajlARiK2k6hq62Eu75w&oe=65ED7881" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="797" height="122" src="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/429485221_10168893471760475_2941657714701090042_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=3635dc&_nc_ohc=Wo2pjTvizWsAX-l79xx&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfA32GJjO1gTKDvrH_MRy2sbCjzajlARiK2k6hq62Eu75w&oe=65ED7881" width="180" /></a></div>Next up, here's some a new compilation video from classic/hard rock cover quartet <a href="http://www.facebook.com/soundchecktunes">Soundcheck</a>'s concert at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/georgewellingtonesquireclub">The Esquire Club</a> on Saturday, February 17th! As you may recall, this show was sans singer/guitarist Cameron Oliver, who was present for the previous night's show but left for a vacation afterwards. While Soundcheck have ample experience playing without him at Thursday jam nights at Jay's, they decided to call in two ringers to fill in on vocals (well, for songs that Terry wasn't singing on), namely <a href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/136615609764145">Generations</a> frontwoman Valerie Powley and ex-<a href="http://www.facebook.com/rebornssm">Re:Born</a> singer Elly McWatters! Remember, Valerie sang with Soundcheck at the Obsession singers' reunion gig at the same venue in June, while Elly won last year's Talent Quest karaoke competition at Shooters that the members of Soundcheck helped judge, so neither are unknown commodities. How did the ladies do with Soundcheck last month?<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/345623419_197176893154007_8109603212205595023_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=5f2048&_nc_ohc=FAj9zzFZNzoAX-3m2TZ&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfAeoKV2nBQKE8rhc9ZZSrlz7a8Ax_lL19jv-fXxka6lGA&oe=65EBBE07" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" height="180" src="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/345623419_197176893154007_8109603212205595023_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=5f2048&_nc_ohc=FAj9zzFZNzoAX-3m2TZ&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfAeoKV2nBQKE8rhc9ZZSrlz7a8Ax_lL19jv-fXxka6lGA&oe=65EBBE07" width="135" /></a></div>The "video snippets" were uploaded to drummer <a href="http://www.youtube.com/barkingeye">Glen Thomas' YouTube channel</a> on February 26th, and all but two feature Valerie & Elly sharing vocal duties on stage together, starting with Soundcheck covering Heart's <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfaFhrpuSZs">"Barracuda"</a> with Valerie on lead vocals. The next two clips coming from a different filmer, who was shooting from a further & more angled spot than the first filmer. They filmed covers of Guns N' Roses' <a href="http://youtu.be/hfaFhrpuSZs?si=DXr7bso7taVVpaOJ&t=165">"Paradise City"</a> (with just Elly singing and not Valerie), followed by Boston's <a href="http://youtu.be/hfaFhrpuSZs?si=Vho3fKBIxyvMBPP2&t=194">"More Than A Feeling"</a>. Alas, both of those were shot vertically, but based on placement, it does look like that they flipped the camera horizontally for the next clip, which is of Soundcheck and Elly (no Valerie) covering Motley Crue's <a href="http://youtu.be/hfaFhrpuSZs?t=223">"Kickstart My Heart"</a>. The next filmer is the same one who shot "Barracuda", this time filming Keith Urban's <a href="http://youtu.be/hfaFhrpuSZs?si=kHc4hQlB3gD__OhZ&t=299">"Somebody Like You"</a> with Elly on lead vocals.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/399756781_733084915482837_7819888975193935918_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=5f2048&_nc_ohc=s1gyp0VSbdcAX8-NhaO&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfBgzNtOwBLXlGfsfuxYTMeguMA__wvINMl9T0Tcq4LDMw&oe=65ED02A6" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" height="120" src="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/399756781_733084915482837_7819888975193935918_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=5f2048&_nc_ohc=s1gyp0VSbdcAX8-NhaO&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfBgzNtOwBLXlGfsfuxYTMeguMA__wvINMl9T0Tcq4LDMw&oe=65ED02A6" width="180" /></a></div>Notably, the filmer shows off fans dancing on the floor during the bridge, and they look like they were having fun! Next, Soundcheck and the ladies cover The 4 Non Blondes' <a href="http://youtu.be/hfaFhrpuSZs?si=yKm4XtSoFbvZEUTE&t=496">"What's Up"</a>, which I find to be incredibly overplayed by local cover bands, but it is what it is (Valerie takes the lead vocally here). The side-stage filmer returns for a cover of Billy Idol's <a href="http://youtu.be/hfaFhrpuSZs?si=7uvwEynF0EUvkBVB&t=587">"Rebel Yell"</a> with Elly singing lead and Valerie on backing vocals. We return to the front-of-stage view for a cover of Pat Benatar's <a href="http://youtu.be/hfaFhrpuSZs?si=qDcHexgAL0QuPCHy&t=688">"Hit Me With Your Best Shot"</a> before switching cameras once more to look at everyone covering AC/DC's <a href="http://youtu.be/hfaFhrpuSZs?si=bcWD0D9b90D6ehHD">"Highway To Hell"</a> (Valerie sings lead on both of the last two songs). While I do prefer full song uploads (well, maybe not of "What's Up"), showing highlights lets us look at both Elly and Valerie's lead vocal performances on some songs that Soundcheck don't necessarily play at shows with Cameron!<p></p><p>Glen was candid in the video description that this was a "'wing it' night" where songs were mostly jammed (presumably out of deference to having two female guest singers), so not everything sounds verbatim like the originals, but it's neat seeing everyone rocking out to a receptive audience, and the ladies sound strong as you should expect given their vocal abilities! Check everything out below, and while Soundcheck are off this weekend, look for more shows from them later this month!</p><p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="248" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hfaFhrpuSZs?si=QcRrog7aSsiPpD01&start=688" title="YouTube video player" width="440"></iframe></p>That's all for today, but stay tuned for another new post on the site tomorrow! Thanks everyone!<br />The Sault Metal Scenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01021177280374328337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17129431775623512.post-32848399025659016222024-03-04T00:51:00.000-05:002024-03-04T00:51:31.733-05:00Where Are The New Albums? (March 2024 Update)<p>It's now time for this month's "Where Are The New Albums?" post, as we again look at the current release whereabouts of upcoming announced metal, hard rock, and/or punk albums, CDs, and EPs from local acts! This month's entry has some substantial updates, including a newly announced album and one with updates (both are noted with their titles in <i>italics</i>), and a removal due to a band breakup, so keep all of that in mind. So, where are the new albums? Read on below to hopefully find out!<br /></p><p><span class="text_exposed_show">------------------------------------------------------------------------------</span><br />
<a href="http://www.facebook.com/themusicofchasejameswigmore">Chase James Wigmore</a><span style="color: #cc0000;"> - The Chaotic Rite</span><span style="color: #cc0000;"><a href="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.6435-9/36834057_632575067099485_5226926915209658368_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=4dc865&_nc_ohc=QelCB3CXCm0AX_Zx2nX&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfAYZjPR-2RpsXPeD1AyF5uWbIMlPFPUSvY-CCiu0htImQ&oe=65E63388" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="142" src="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.6435-9/36834057_632575067099485_5226926915209658368_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=4dc865&_nc_ohc=QelCB3CXCm0AX_Zx2nX&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfAYZjPR-2RpsXPeD1AyF5uWbIMlPFPUSvY-CCiu0htImQ&oe=65E63388" width="190" /></a></span><br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000;">Rumoured Songs:</span><span style="color: #cc0000;"> </span>"A Song For The Apocalypse", "The Speciesist", "The Cities Alive & It's Angry", "From Beyond The Clouds"<br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000;">Background: </span>Ever
the prolific artist & songwriter, local folk punk/extreme metal
musician Chase Wigmore has been working on an extensive rock opera for years (once claimed to be a <i>33</i> <i>part </i>work),
originally named
"A Story
About A Kid Named Todd". Worked on in between his other unrelated solo
albums, released for sale or otherwise, Chase posted a lengthy
elaboration of the rock opera in 2022, now titled "The Chaotic
Rite", outlining its concept, recording plans, and long-term release
timeline. Clips of songs have surfaced on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/themusicofchasejameswigmore">his Facebook page</a>,
as have full songs not explicitly tied to the album, and the final artwork. In recent promotion, Chase has
hinted that "The Chaotic Rite" might be his final
eponymous solo album as part of aims to focus on his personal life more
than his historically prolific rate of original studio material.
Regardless, the final product has been pared down to 25-30 minutes.<br /></p><p><span style="color: #cc0000;">Current Release Status:</span>
Your guess is as good as
mine for when this will finally come out, but remember that Chase
is very prolific
and varied in his musical interests, and not every album of his has
seen a formal paid release, either by finishing it's lifespan as a demo,
or by being released online for free. Regardless, he has been working
on the rock opera for years to ensure a quality product, so s<span class="text_exposed_show">tay tuned for updates from his camp</span><span class="text_exposed_show">!</span></p>
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</i><a href="http://www.facebook.com/FortCreek">Fort Creek</a><span style="color: #cc0000;">'s debut EP</span><i>
</i><br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000;">Rumoured Songs:</span><span style="color: #cc0000;"> <span style="color: black;">"Hammer Down", "Battlefield"</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000;">Background: </span>Local
southern/hard rock quintet Fort Creek have sporadically teased plans to
record an EP since February 2020, and while the pandemic lockdowns may
have gave them more time to record, they wouldn't release any samples until almost two years later when they shared <a href="http://www.facebook.com/FortCreek">this snippet</a> of their single "Hammer Down" on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/FortCreek">their Facebook page</a>, later posting <a href="http://www.facebook.com/FortCreek/videos/1542951899463765/">this 72 second clip</a>. The guys debuted it at their headlining concert at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/SooBlaster">Soo Blaster</a>
in June 2022, and have played it live regularly since, but they have
yet to
release any full tracks online. The band has been
working in studio throughout 2023, revealing that "it's coming along" in a
Facebook post on March 22nd, and teasing new recording sessions following earlier "learning experiences" there in
May. A new original named "Battlefield" was teased in <a href="http://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=875517941016163&set=a.603151651586128">this picture</a> from studio sessions in September, and they confirmed that they made "big progress in the studio" as of December.<br /></p><p><span style="color: #cc0000;">Current Release Status:</span> Fort Creek revealed in a comment reply on their Facebook page on April
17th that their originals are "set to be released this fall", which
follows their unrealized plans to release an EP in "late summer", then
"late 2022", all obviously since passed. There are a lot of
unknowns either way,
especially given the 3+ years of production time and that this is a band
primarily known for their work on the weekend cover circuit (though some
members do have experience in name original bands, especially Tony). It
will be interesting to see how things develop, so stay tuned!</p><p>
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<i><a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069676387866">Handsome Sandwich</a><span style="color: #cc0000;">'s first EP</span><a href="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/353009973_566365712362637_5775260223147911866_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=3635dc&_nc_ohc=fQH8wHv2dJAAX-OrnYx&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfBMafcgzo1VaFAlLNBBJld3fImpYn665lCTGGNmXj6P2g&oe=65E9B5D4" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="449" data-original-width="800" height="130" src="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/353009973_566365712362637_5775260223147911866_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=3635dc&_nc_ohc=fQH8wHv2dJAAX-OrnYx&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfBMafcgzo1VaFAlLNBBJld3fImpYn665lCTGGNmXj6P2g&oe=65E9B5D4" width="190" /></a>
<br /></i>
<br />
<span style="color: #cc0000;">Rumoured Songs:</span><span style="color: #cc0000;"> <span style="color: black;">"Without You", "Party Fuel", "Change A Bit", "No Idea", "All Done Now"</span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="color: #cc0000;">Background: </span>Before even releasing
their full-length debut album "Deconstructed" in May, local
alternative/hard rock quintet Handsome Sandwich revealed that not all of
their existing originals would be on that album, with plans to instead
release them and some brand new songs on a forthcoming EP. On September
13th, they began recording this EP (which will reportedly have seven
songs) with producer Greig Nori at <a href="http://algomaconservatory.com/">the Algoma Conservatory of Music</a>,
with bass & drum tracks complete as of September 29th, and Mitch
Sirie was finishing guitar parts as of December 21st, with vocals still to go. At least five of the seven songs have had their names revealed in concert setlists. After only
contributing to the packaging on "Deconstructed", bassist Rafael Medina
will perform on this EP, and <a href="http://www.facebook.com/reel/1024209672230853">a "Reel"</a> of him recording in studio was posted to <a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069676387866">the band's Facebook page</a>, though the song was unclear. It's also not clear if new guitarist Brandon Ruch will be involved in the recordings or not.<br /></p><p><span style="color: #cc0000;"></span><span style="color: #cc0000;">Current Release Status:</span>
To be determined, and while they're not recording this EP at the same
place as "Deconstructed", note that the sessions for that album at
Unsalted Audio wrapped up four months before the album release. If the
timeline is similar, than we wouldn't see Handsome Sandwich's EP until
at least mid-2024, but it will be interesting to see how things progress
in the coming months!<br /></p><span class="text_exposed_show">------------------------------------------------------------------------------</span><br />
<a href="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/366049905_774329954505485_2155079918194892533_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=3635dc&_nc_ohc=pW-opAN6He4AX-B2q5J&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfB29Tqp4Mn4liutNDGNm3hV9qzLakzL_Ctj3P7B-iht8g&oe=65EAC846" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" height="132" src="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/366049905_774329954505485_2155079918194892533_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=3635dc&_nc_ohc=pW-opAN6He4AX-B2q5J&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfB29Tqp4Mn4liutNDGNm3hV9qzLakzL_Ctj3P7B-iht8g&oe=65EAC846" width="190" /></a><a href="http://www.facebook.com/Handsome-Sandwich-Band-109199088055770">Mike Haggith</a><span style="color: #cc0000;">'s "Face To Face" live album</span><p><span style="color: #cc0000;">Rumoured Songs:</span>
"MorningStar", "The Best You Never Had", "Into The Setting Sun", "Come
On Home", "I've Seen It Before", "If Ever Comes The Day", "Suburban
Dream" (The Din cover), "Out Of My League" (The Din cover), "Potato
(Should've Known Better)"<br />
<br />
<span style="color: #cc0000;">Background: </span>In the lead-up to the staging of his joint storytellers "Face To Face" concert with local folk/country musician <a href="http://www.facebook.com/briantremblaymusic">Brian Tremblay</a> at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087040723078">The Art Hub on Spring</a> on May 26th, local/Barrie alt-hard rock musician Mike Haggith announced plans on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/mikehaggithmusic">his Facebook page</a> to release a live album from this event through his indie label <a href="http://www.morningstarrecords.com/">MorningStar Records</a>,
including a vinyl pressing. If this comes to fruition, it's not clear
if Brian's half of the concert (he and Mike alternated songs), let alone
the stories, would be included on the final product, which would
necessitate at least a double album on vinyl. In any event, you can
watch the entire "Face To Face" live-stream at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWsPSmSQ4fs">this link</a>.<span style="color: #cc0000;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="color: #cc0000;">Current Release Status:</span>
Little has came out about the "Face To Face" live album plans since
first announced, and while that show went off without a hitch for Mike
(unlike Rotaryfest), it understandably wasn't his first musical
priority last summer, with his new studio album <a href="http://mikehaggith.bandcamp.com/album/all-the-best-in-all-you-do">"All The Best In All You Do"</a> being released as planned in July. We'll let you know when/if more comes out on this live album in any form!<br /></p>------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br />
<a href="http://www.facebook.com/The-Uncanny-Valley-104639574388944/">The Uncanny Valley</a><span style="color: #cc0000;">'s</span> <span style="color: #cc0000;">debut album</span><i><a href="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/301402180_490987616362343_5621477521060325329_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=783fdb&_nc_ohc=_acNnILi3KsAX_SzYN4&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfDZIc-7oFoj6VermGHTYxh-xLyiXuZ9ewQeQg_UuveQFg&oe=65EA2973" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="115" src="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/301402180_490987616362343_5621477521060325329_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=783fdb&_nc_ohc=_acNnILi3KsAX_SzYN4&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfDZIc-7oFoj6VermGHTYxh-xLyiXuZ9ewQeQg_UuveQFg&oe=65EA2973" width="190" /></a></i><p>
<span style="color: #cc0000;">Rumoured Songs:</span> "The Uncanny
Valley", "Glowin'", "Middle Man", “This Love is Psychedelic”, "Stuck In
Rotation", “Sweet Like Sugar”, "Fumbling Through", "The Village"<br />
<br />
<span style="color: #cc0000;">Background: </span>The new classic hard
rock band from 2019 Soo's Got Talent winner Adrian Sullivan, fans will
have seen original material of theirs right from the start, as The
Uncanny Valley debuted their own songs in their first live concert at
The Canadian on New Year's Eve 2019. Live concert & jam session videos
have followed on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/The-Uncanny-Valley-104639574388944/">their Facebook page</a> featuring their own material as well. After posting <a href="http://www.facebook.com/104639574388944/videos/770671266810818/">a teaser audio clip</a> of "Sweet Like Sugar" in September 2020, they posted the full studio version of <a href="https://youtu.be/iHc9bjTGNb8">"Middle Man"</a> that October, finally confirming there that they are working on their
first album. The guys did
record a studio version of "Stuck In Rotation" at Unsalted Audio for <a href="http://180projects.org/clusterfolk">the Clusterfolk Music Festival</a>
and <a href="http://carerecords.bandcamp.com/album/clusterfolk-2022">a related compilation album</a>
in April 2022, but whether that
exact recording will be included on the band's own album is unclear.
After an 8 month public break, the band released a music video for their
song <a href="https://youtu.be/-V_Eb6ZSJHU">"The Village"</a> in June.<br />
<br />
<span style="color: #cc0000;">Current Release Status:</span> No clue,
which isn't helped by The Uncanny Valley's age and relatively unfamiliar
profile for many readers, and their 9 months away from new updates may be concerning for some as well. That said, they are a
talented group who seemed to be taking the
right steps for the future, and hopefully more updates on The Uncanny
Valley's debut
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<i><a href="http://www.facebook.com/Vanity0fficial">Vanity First</a> <span style="color: #cc0000;">- Identity Crisis</span><a href="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/299084394_181664261003766_1265099962091212412_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c83dfd&_nc_ohc=RcDFKyA1VcsAX9Sugp9&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfAwRDnQ_q5c2OMWFgujbUZWrqrWBrs9KIcejxXsam1geg&oe=65E9B02E" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="122" src="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/299084394_181664261003766_1265099962091212412_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c83dfd&_nc_ohc=RcDFKyA1VcsAX9Sugp9&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfAwRDnQ_q5c2OMWFgujbUZWrqrWBrs9KIcejxXsam1geg&oe=65E9B02E" width="190" /></a></i></p><p>
<span style="color: #cc0000;">Rumoured Songs:</span> "Off With Their Heads", "Get Out"<br />
<br />
<span style="color: #cc0000;">Background: </span>In a surprise announcement on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/Vanity0fficial">their Facebook page</a> on Friday, local punk trio Vanity First revealed that they had recently been working on their second album, named "Identity Crisis", with <a href="http://f4.bcbits.com/img/a3939938162_16.jpg">cover artwork</a> also unveiled and a new single named "Off With Their Heads" released to major streaming services. Details on the recording sessions weren't publically revealed, but Mike Haggith reportedly "played a small part in bringing the album over the finish line", as per <a href="http://www.facebook.com/mikehaggithmusic">his Facebook page</a>. It's not clear if Vanity First's 2022 single "Get Out" or their re-recorded version of "Playboy Magazine" (which was recorded with producer Dustin Jones at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/mission-control-studios-1655053271441452/">Mission Control Studios</a>) will be a part of the new album or not. This will be Vanity First's... first album since singer Andrew Beggs took over bass duties in lieu of the departed Nick McClelland, and their first since tacking "First" to their name.<br />
<br />
<span style="color: #cc0000;">Current Release Status:</span> The guys plan to release "Identity Crisis" to major streaming platforms next month, specific date unclear, but expect it on <a href="http://open.spotify.com/album/1aWrAMkjcCHNgb5YgfpxRL?si=IYDY0tu5SSyE185yvaSq1w">Spotify</a>, <a href="http://music.apple.com/us/album/off-with-their-heads-single/1732218341">Apple Music</a>, <a href="http://music.amazon.ca/albums/B0CW2H9QQ8?trackAsin=B0CW2K1KYF">Amazon Music</a>, <a href="http://vanityfirst.bandcamp.com/track/off-with-their-heads">Bandcamp</a>, and <a href="http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpYvTCkSYOmy61FJuDJ2x2g">YouTube</a>, the services where they released "Off With Their Heads" to on Friday. No word on a physical release, but their "Vanity" demo was sold on CDs in 2022. Despite the complete lack of prior word that Vanity First were recording an album in recent months, fans should welcome this album when it comes out, so stay tuned for updates over the coming month+!<br /></p><p><span class="text_exposed_show">------------------------------------------------------------------------------</span></p><p><span class="text_exposed_show" style="color: #cc0000;">As well, an album has been removed from this series due to its now-unlikely release status given the band-in-question's breakup, so here's what you should know on it: </span> <br /></p><p><span class="text_exposed_show">------------------------------------------------------------------------------</span><br />
<a href="http://www.facebook.com/FarFromFineBand">Far From Fine</a><span style="color: #cc0000;">'s debut album</span><span style="color: #cc0000;"><a href="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/341780861_252203207238498_2645781373993598430_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=783fdb&_nc_ohc=gBD_z_zniK4AX9o8mEj&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfD-kjeDtwTEM6N4CVegDZfDXVXAhlMSQNASv9iP3c-A1Q&oe=65E9F8AE" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="122" src="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/341780861_252203207238498_2645781373993598430_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=783fdb&_nc_ohc=gBD_z_zniK4AX9o8mEj&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfD-kjeDtwTEM6N4CVegDZfDXVXAhlMSQNASv9iP3c-A1Q&oe=65E9F8AE" width="190" /></a></span></p><p>
<span style="color: #cc0000;">Rumoured Songs:</span><span style="color: #cc0000;"> </span>"Relapse", "This Way Again", "Poison In My Mind", "Broken", "Whiskey Dick"<br />
<br />
<span style="color: #cc0000;">Background: </span>The recent punk/hard rock band
from former Suicide Kings bandmates Mike Gaetano & Mitch Sirie
and ex-Gnaeus bassist Matt Fronzi, Far From Fine signalled that they wanted to record a debut album
as early as their debut gig (under their original name Ravencore) at
Toystock in November 2022, as hyped <a href="http://www.sootoday.com/inspire/musical-reunion-for-father-and-son-at-toystock-3-photos-6187146">on SooToday</a>. The renamed group went public in April and outlined their early plans on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/FarFromFineBand">their Facebook page</a>, including the names of four original songs. Far From Fine were recording at Mission Control Studios
with producer Dustin Jones from (at least) May 26th-30th, sharing
videos of Mitch and Matt tracking material there. It's not clear
whether ex-drummer Austin "Mickey" McCrae or his replacement Blair St. John would have factored on the final
product, but you can see Blair & company playing ten original songs at Lopstock III in July at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMf3bOVZ8Jw">this link</a>, albeit mostly not introduced by name.<br /></p><p><span style="color: #cc0000;">Reason For Removal:</span> While a public statement never came as to their breakup, Mitch revealed last month in a personal Facebook comment about band submissions for this year's Northern Vibe Festival that "we're no longer a band". This came following 5 months of public silence since their last set at the Ripcordz concert in September. Historically, a band breaking up is a bad sign for the prospects of releasing an album that they hadn't released yet, hence why this album is being removed from the series, and it is a shame that their sessions in May have been put on the shelf, but hopefully they surface in some form down the road!<br /></p><p>
<span class="text_exposed_show">------------------------------------------------------------------------------</span></p><p><span class="text_exposed_show">I hope you guys liked this month's "Where Are The New Albums?" post! This series will return on or around April 2nd, while our next monthly feature post will be this month's Defunct Local Band Profile, which is projected to hit the site on Sunday. That's all for now, but look for more news and notes in the coming days! Thanks everyone!<br /></span></p>The Sault Metal Scenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01021177280374328337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17129431775623512.post-70229376097317936332024-03-02T15:42:00.002-05:002024-03-02T17:21:18.970-05:00LOCAL CONCERT ALERTTS (Bone Yard & HeadFirst), Plus New Punk Videos!!<p>Plans for this month's "Where Are The New Albums?" post to go up today have been slightly delayed due to a SHORT NOTICE LOCAL CONCERT ALERT hitting the news desk. To fill things out, we have more new shows for later this month and some high profile new studio material from two local punk projects, so here's what you should know!<br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/429749827_244787548695010_24665780585918176_n.jpg?_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=3635dc&_nc_ohc=gjIBMOYMI9AAX8Z8n-6&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfBdDT5o8xrwtXYfQBC_seWbfWyDBfV-PM8gk3Cx0uWFKQ&oe=65E8BF21" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="640" height="180" src="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/429749827_244787548695010_24665780585918176_n.jpg?_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=3635dc&_nc_ohc=gjIBMOYMI9AAX8Z8n-6&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfBdDT5o8xrwtXYfQBC_seWbfWyDBfV-PM8gk3Cx0uWFKQ&oe=65E8BF21" width="144" /></a></div>Local hard rock quintet <a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094913003490">HeadFirst</a> will play their first ever show at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/WaterTowerPub">The Water Tower Pub</a> TONIGHT! Apologies for the short notice, I only heard about this concert after seeing the band post a "story" on Facebook yesterday featuring this poster for their March concert slate. While I have never understood the conceit of posts that are designed to disappear after 1-2 viewings, I do thank the band for giving even a fleeting promotion for TONIGHT's concert, as they only previously mentioned it on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094913003490">their Facebook page</a> on February 23rd, and only via the poster, not in writing. The Water Tower Pub never announced on social media who was playing TONIGHT either, so unless you know the band personally, you'd have to have seen and clicked on that image from the 23rd to have heard anything at the time. Regardless, it's great to see HeadFirst spreading their wings to another new venue, and hopefully things go well TONIGHT!<p></p><p>Remember, The Water Tower Pub traditionally hosts different bands nightly, with <a href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/136615609764145">Generations</a> having played there last night. You can enjoy HeadFirst's classic-leaning hard rock covers TONIGHT at 8:00 PM, and expect no cover and a 19+ age limit. Visit the above links for more details on TONIGHT's central gig from HeadFirst, and here they are live!</p><p><iframe allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="true" frameborder="0" height="330" scrolling="no" src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=330&href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fsaultmetalscene%2Fvideos%2F359371566935400%2F&show_text=false&width=440&t=0" style="border: none; overflow: hidden;" width="440"></iframe><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/429648141_952386689814266_8469061635450992023_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=3635dc&_nc_ohc=xVmqiY8MK70AX9VdYIA&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfBrp5CrDrqCCIKWbwpR6lUaf_mTPOBKOMAfW66iAAk6gQ&oe=65E81852" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="170" src="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/429648141_952386689814266_8469061635450992023_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=3635dc&_nc_ohc=xVmqiY8MK70AX9VdYIA&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfBrp5CrDrqCCIKWbwpR6lUaf_mTPOBKOMAfW66iAAk6gQ&oe=65E81852" width="170" /></a></div>Next up, local southern hard rock trio <a href="http://www.facebook.com/boneyardsault">Bone Yard</a> have announced their upcoming concerts for the rest of March via this concert schedule image on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/boneyardsault">their Facebook page</a> last night! We'll separately cover this coming weekend's shows during our next round of weekend concert previews due to them being announced barely a week's notice, but their other upcoming dates are both Saturday nighters with no current shows scheduled on Friday the 15th or 22nd. On Saturday, March 16th, Bone Yard will return to <a href="http://www.facebook.com/shootersdownstairslounge">Shooters Downstairs Lounge</a> (who are hosting DJ nights on Fridays) for a traditional electric concert, their first at the Dennis Street nightclub this year. If you've missed seeing Greg, Alex, and Warren at Shooters since this past December, then keep this show in mind! Note that there could be a St. Patrick's Day theme that night given that the holiday falls on Sunday the 17th, but there has been no confirmation of green beer and such yet.<p></p><p>If you prefer your Bone Yard "uncorked", then they will return to <a href="http://www.facebook.com/GatewayCasinosSaultSteMarie">Gateway Casino</a> for one night only (they only book bands on Saturdays) on March 23rd, a little over a month after last playing an unplugged concert there. Fans of their acoustic sets should be right at home at the casino that night, so don't miss out then! At this juncture, possible dates for March 29th-30th have not been announced yet. These 19+ concerts have no announced cover charge, and start at 9:30 PM (Shooters) and 9:00 PM (the casino). Visit the above links for more details on their upcoming concerts, and don't miss Bone Yard at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/GeorgeWellingtonEsquireClub">The Esquire Club</a> tonight!<br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/225204110_493700051615468_128355695516027271_n.png?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=efb6e6&_nc_ohc=ycp4DPIWKdUAX-QsnOs&_nc_oc=AQm4C_e6q-OqxEG_SmqF-YRXLwq2-atbwZ32mdx8l9yD6n6ClgUytenfeeHK6J6Nz7c&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfDLTTORS-j-duQ17MlK_sli7l24yw9Fc2VTP9VbYHSMtA&oe=65E8FDAD" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="170" src="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/225204110_493700051615468_128355695516027271_n.png?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=efb6e6&_nc_ohc=ycp4DPIWKdUAX-QsnOs&_nc_oc=AQm4C_e6q-OqxEG_SmqF-YRXLwq2-atbwZ32mdx8l9yD6n6ClgUytenfeeHK6J6Nz7c&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfDLTTORS-j-duQ17MlK_sli7l24yw9Fc2VTP9VbYHSMtA&oe=65E8FDAD" width="170" /></a></div>Also today, the fifth song in <a href="http://www.facebook.com/mikeyandhisuke">Mikey & His Uke</a>'s 30th anniversary series of covers of Green Day's "Dookie" album was uploaded to <a href="http://www.youtube.com/@MikeyAndHisUke">their YouTube channel</a> on Thursday! Keeping with the album's track listing order, this week's song is "Welcome To Paradise", which is the second of Green Day's proper singles to be tackled as a result. The same backing musicians as on the prior "Longview" cover are back here, with local punk standout Mikey Hawdon (guitar/initial ukelele) joined by <a href="http://www.pennywisdom.com">Pennywise</a> bassist Randy Bradbury and ex-<a href="http://www.goldfingermusic.com">Goldfinger</a> drummer Darren Pfeiffer. Vocals are provided here by former <a href="http://www.screechingweasel.com/">Screeching Weasel</a> bassist Dan Schafer, a.k.a. Dan Vapid, who currently fronts <a href="http://danvapidandthecheats.bandcamp.com/">Dan Vapid & The Cheats</a>. Dan arguably has the most Billie Joe Armstrong-esque voice of the five guest singers so far, so keep that in mind, but everyone performs well on this cover overall!<p></p><p>Visually, this is probably the most straightforward "Dookie" cover yet for post-production and background settings (only including some crossfading between performers), but everything is still well shot and edited! Yes, Darren is wearing another hockey jersey (the sleeves are rolled up), but detectives may have trouble figuring out the team in question this time. If the scheduling pattern of 6-8 days between "Dookie" cover videos continues, then look for track #6 (the deep cut "Pulling Teeth") between Wednesday and Friday, but give "Welcome To Paradise" a watch below!</p><p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="248" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zWAXTCGnuSg?si=JQdM0NfATXm4TtQv" title="YouTube video player" width="440"></iframe></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a3939938162_16.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="700" data-original-width="700" height="170" src="https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a3939938162_16.jpg" width="170" /></a></div>Finally, here's a surprise announcement from local punk trio <a href="http://www.facebook.com/Vanity0fficial">Vanity First</a>, as they have released a brand new single! As revealed on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/Vanity0fficial">their Facebook page</a> yesterday, the song is called "Off With Their Heads", and is apparently "streaming everywhere". If that was actually true, it'd be quite impressive! By "everywhere", they actually mean <a href="http://open.spotify.com/album/1aWrAMkjcCHNgb5YgfpxRL?si=IYDY0tu5SSyE185yvaSq1w">Spotify</a>, <a href="http://music.apple.com/us/album/off-with-their-heads-single/1732218341">Apple Music</a>, <a href="http://music.amazon.ca/albums/B0CW2H9QQ8?trackAsin=B0CW2K1KYF">Amazon Music</a>, <a href="http://vanityfirst.bandcamp.com/track/off-with-their-heads">Bandcamp</a>, and (as embedded below) via <a href="http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpYvTCkSYOmy61FJuDJ2x2g">their auto-generated YouTube Music channel</a>. On Bandcamp, the guys revealed that this song is "the most hilariously inaccurate viking song", and lyrics for it are posted there as well. "Off With Their Heads" will also be a part of Vanity First's second album, named "Identity Crisis" (cover art pictured), which follows their 2020 self-titled demo EP "Vanity" (released just before they tacked "First" onto their name). The guys had <i>not</i> publically said that they were recording an album, maybe this is why they've been so quiet lately?<br /><p></p><p>No word on if their 2022 single "Get Out" or the re-recorded version of "Playboy Magazine" will be on the final product or not, but "Identity Crisis" is slated to be released "in April". If that holds, and nothing else beats it to market from local metal, hard rock, or punk acts, then its review will hit the SMS in May. I'll hold comment on "Off With Their Heads" pending our album review, but give it a listen for yourselves below!</p><p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="248" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Z74ETEagetA?si=3euAZY-jz9o_QTwk" title="YouTube video player" width="440"></iframe></p>That's all for today, but stay tuned for this month's "Where Are The New Albums?" post next, for sure! Thanks everyone!<br />The Sault Metal Scenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01021177280374328337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17129431775623512.post-55239750993570775062024-03-01T20:05:00.000-05:002024-03-02T02:09:38.781-05:00Oz Concert Previews, Plus Lots Of Updates From Heavy Lies The Crown!!<p>Today's all-Sault Michgan/E.U.P. post leads off with concert previews for this weekend and rounds out with lots of updates from a prominent local extreme metal band, so here's what you should know!<br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/219287469_460770765161185_4827091742806405579_n.jpg?_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=9534ce&_nc_ohc=7hsjFHbQxMIAX-inHvx&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfBObCq-7rreAPpxeRyxG-f4dBGdIzNsMG3WeKPeodN-iw&oe=65E74654" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="135" src="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/219287469_460770765161185_4827091742806405579_n.jpg?_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=9534ce&_nc_ohc=7hsjFHbQxMIAX-inHvx&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfBObCq-7rreAPpxeRyxG-f4dBGdIzNsMG3WeKPeodN-iw&oe=65E74654" width="180" /></a></div><p>This weekend's last unpreviewed and <i>publically announced</i> hard rock concerts take place TONIGHT and TOMORROW NIGHT at The Rapids Lounge at <a href="http://kewadin.com/entertainment/sault-ste-marie/rapidssignatures-lounge/">the Sault Ste. Marie Kewadin Casino</a>, where Iron Mountain classic/hard rock cover band <a href="http://www.facebook.com/OzTheBand">Oz</a> will make their local debuts! While the band did note on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/OzTheBand">their Facebook page</a> that "we hope to see many old friends" this weekend, the shows are 100% their debuts at the Soo Kewadin, so perhaps members played locally in prior bands? Oz have developed a good following with their proficient and fan-friendly blend of classic and hard rock covers throughout the western U.P. in the past decade+, and there's no shortage of setlist teasers and media from their shows online, so do check them out! You can see Oz both nights at 9:00 PM with no cover, and these are 21+ events. Visit <a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/1076758980426153/">the Facebook event page</a> for more details, and here's Oz live!</p><p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="248" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/xHfZTjCVKBo?si=gH_BqFMZnMepMbN3" title="YouTube video player" width="440"></iframe></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHj4FYNqUZArxRgFwXEPd1jOZSWxpoNnDG15KHgMkKdnduVu4KpLzUqncpT5MeZQBknZstm6CuzsNvaPamYpmP9VzOpocgqnM1G1vo0VvBvwWo7nek1_6DXjmyV1ccTs1Nicz0X9tkOjJ_se-tWLnBQ3fWlvjnfvy960n3vFxzQvTm1HJNpUyAp1VJtZc/s200/hltcbfu2.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="170" height="170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHj4FYNqUZArxRgFwXEPd1jOZSWxpoNnDG15KHgMkKdnduVu4KpLzUqncpT5MeZQBknZstm6CuzsNvaPamYpmP9VzOpocgqnM1G1vo0VvBvwWo7nek1_6DXjmyV1ccTs1Nicz0X9tkOjJ_se-tWLnBQ3fWlvjnfvy960n3vFxzQvTm1HJNpUyAp1VJtZc/w200-h200/hltcbfu2.jpg" width="170" /></a></div>Next up, here's the latest from St. Ignace metalcore band <a href="http://www.facebook.com/HeavyLTC">Heavy Lies The Crown</a>, so what have they been up to in the past month? On January 30th, they revealed on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/HeavyLTC">their Facebook page</a> that their upcoming album "Built For Us" was "done", but they were allegedly debating on not releasing it unless fans "care to fight for it". That ultimatum appears to have been in jest, if not a ploy to boost engagement, as "Built For Us" was
quietly released the following day! Why they didn't just SAY that on the
31st, I don't know, especially as I wrote about the band <a href="http://saultmetalscene.blogspot.com/2024/02/local-concert-alerts-project-906.html">four days later</a> without a clue, and I only realized today that it had been out for over a month! Regardless, Heavy Lies
The Crown revealed yesterday that the album was on "all streaming
platforms". Given the extremely plentiful number of music streaming
services out
there, always take such statements with a grain (or pillar) of salt, as it'd be quite a task to get on <i>all</i> of them.<br /><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/402650817_853899953403385_5614977441924720248_n.jpg?stp=cp6_dst-jpg&_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=dd5e9f&_nc_ohc=sVtn7UVU-tIAX82ghMG&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfD3h9HxwfdMVE5tePip4jyOxZlQY2PPfJ0JCulGjQlb6w&oe=65E79304" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="135" src="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/402650817_853899953403385_5614977441924720248_n.jpg?stp=cp6_dst-jpg&_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=dd5e9f&_nc_ohc=sVtn7UVU-tIAX82ghMG&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfD3h9HxwfdMVE5tePip4jyOxZlQY2PPfJ0JCulGjQlb6w&oe=65E79304" width="180" /></a></div>I can confirm that "Built For Us" is available to stream on <a href="http://open.spotify.com/album/2Ywmj38gkHDv3oQMnkvxBA?si=eLQGD-wqQDil1ToI5EW2hw">Spotify</a>, <a href="http://music.apple.com/us/album/built-for-us/1729153875">Apple Music</a>, <a href="http://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_mrwbnOeOyNCfryYVaLJVM6pQoYTL-9LmQ">YouTube</a>, <a href="http://amazon.com/music/player/albums/B0CTLQYC31?marketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER&musicTerritory=US&ref=dm_sh_83Bml2Uh7IHcj5MYYrASG4q3p">Amazon Music</a>, and... <a href="http://www.boomplay.com/albums/84324969">Boomplay</a>? Yes, you can buy the album in mp3 format from Amazon for $9.49 and on <a href="http://music.apple.com/ca/album/built-for-us/1729153875">iTunes</a> for $9.99, so if you want to actually have the files, keep those options in mind! No word on a physical release though. Any talk of our year+ long streak of new album reviews at the SMS ending this month is over, as I will be reviewing H.L.T.C.'s new album this month, so look for that in the next 30 days! Remember, Sault Ontario metal band <a href="http://www.facebook.com/ConvergencebandSSM">Convergence</a>'s new EP <a href="http://convergencessm.bandcamp.com/album/dead-and-dreaming">"Dead & Dreaming"</a> from January 1st isn't being reviewed until next month due to our 6 month anti-bias buffer period between reviews of albums from the same act. Back to Heavy Lies The Crown, they shared <a href="http://www.facebook.com/HeavyLTC">a "Reel"</a> previewing the final copy of their song "Celebrate The Night" on January 30th with a view of a tracking computer.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/367692442_796028005857247_8334068655958388439_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=dd5e9f&_nc_ohc=nYV4KNRGAM0AX-nrWec&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfDCxdodgJJ7chcds9xmPIEih67HEKVk5nnVap-gwYGw9A&oe=65E82637" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="135" src="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/367692442_796028005857247_8334068655958388439_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=dd5e9f&_nc_ohc=nYV4KNRGAM0AX-nrWec&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfDCxdodgJJ7chcds9xmPIEih67HEKVk5nnVap-gwYGw9A&oe=65E82637" width="180" /></a></div><p>For one reason or another, that "Reel" was in black & white, but <a href="http://www.facebook.com/reel/409562094872974">the next one</a> from February 4th (of them working on "Cigar For The Devil" at the computer) was in colour. Regarding their return to the stage for the first time since the LSSU battle of the bands in Sault Ste. Marie in November, the guys will be driving down to Pontiac (outside of Detroit) to open for <a href="http://www.facebook.com/bornofosiris">Born Of Osiris</a> and <a href="https://www.attilaband.com">Attila</a> at <a href="http://www.thecrofoot.com">The Crofoot</a> on Sunday, May 26th, one of ten bands playing on this stacked bill. This will be a huge way for them to shake off six months worth of stage rust, so contact the band for details on how to get tickets if you're in the Metro Detroit area or are willing to make the 4-5 hour drive south! Lastly from H.L.T.C., the guys literally <i>just</i> released their third music video for this new album on <a href="http://www.youtube.com/@heavyliesthecrown7705">their YouTube channel</a>! This video is for the aforementioned "Cigar With The Devil", so what should you know on it?</p><p>The video (directed by frontman Brandon West) features the band performing in a room with deep red lighting, intercut with scripted scenes starring guitarist Ted Olson as he meets the devil himself (Jesse Utter) in the woods. A contract is signed, cigars are smoked, and guns are drawn, but I'll let you watch to see what exactly happens! You'll notice that bassist Christian Cook and drummer Jaxon Massaway (note his Born Of Osiris shirt) are both wearing the devil's mask. I'll hold comment on the song proper pending our review of the whole album later this month, but the video is well filmed and edited, so give "Cigar With The Devil" a watch/listen below, and buy/stream "Built For Us" at the above links!<br /></p><p></p><p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="248" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/D1tONPXnQ7k?si=tayVrLkI4myXQ5aA" title="YouTube video player" width="440"></iframe></p><p>That's all for today, but stay tuned for this month's "Where Are The New Albums?" post next! Thanks everyone!<br /></p><p></p>The Sault Metal Scenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01021177280374328337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17129431775623512.post-84123534771632240162024-02-29T18:54:00.002-05:002024-02-29T18:54:35.368-05:00LOCAL CONCERT ALERTS (Bone Yard, Generations, Soundcheck, And Tym Morrison) & Weekend Concert Previews!!<p>To cap off another month at the SMS, we have our first weekend concert previews for March 2024 on this Leap Day, mostly comprised of SHORT NOTICE LOCAL CONCERT ALERTS! A new video is also tucked in, but due to the amount of shows this weekend, I'm holding our previews of the Oz concerts in Sault Michigan for tomorrow's post. Here's what you should know to bring March in like a lion!<br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/430119802_895931695871871_4734379276614088546_n.jpg?stp=cp6_dst-jpg&_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=dd5e9f&_nc_ohc=SiGTnQrwaDUAX_7c7jG&_nc_oc=AQkwab2_P7BPMBetvnr-sS17N3_Mv0t6nVrRfEHaYvcm_5OP7bf7oU8yz1jEwVejO6o&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfA3oQJOf_LnOIF6bCF5tI_N4ysd5z0_qUeh7cp01lfghg&oe=65E5FD41" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="499" height="180" src="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/430119802_895931695871871_4734379276614088546_n.jpg?stp=cp6_dst-jpg&_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=dd5e9f&_nc_ohc=SiGTnQrwaDUAX_7c7jG&_nc_oc=AQkwab2_P7BPMBetvnr-sS17N3_Mv0t6nVrRfEHaYvcm_5OP7bf7oU8yz1jEwVejO6o&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfA3oQJOf_LnOIF6bCF5tI_N4ysd5z0_qUeh7cp01lfghg&oe=65E5FD41" width="112" /></a></div><p>Joining his previously announced gig at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100067785556702">Misty's Fifties</a> on SATURDAY, local classic/hard rock solo musician <a href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/29509897380/">Tym Morrison</a> will return to <a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100067785556702">Tazzi's Bar & Restaurant</a> TOMORROW NIGHT as well! Apologies for the short notice, this show was only announced via <a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/7169005869813113">its Facebook event page</a> on Monday. For a second straight week, Tym will be playing the same two venues on identical days of the week, so if you'd rather see him downtown at the Queen Street East nightclub or in the west end at the Second Line West mainstay, you know where to be TOMORROW and/or Saturday! Note that his show at Misty's Fifties is technically the next one in his bi-weekly arrangement there, though they did book him last Saturday in what was originally supposed to be an off week. These shows are both 19+ affairs with no announced cover charges, and while TOMORROW'S return to Tazzi's is at 8:00 PM, his Misty's shows are always 4:00 PM matinees. <a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/351045151095144/">Click here</a> and see above for more details, and for a preview, here's Tym live!</p><p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="248" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZLRJGdUoYkU?si=YETbWC29iYW1fKIW" title="YouTube video player" width="440"></iframe><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/429782921_920627023405251_2037366709608342172_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=3635dc&_nc_ohc=f-O80totUdAAX_3wIBd&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfAPSTm50VkknKk0ZulY5cfxVRqXhT7Wf-0NDcmsOx0EAQ&oe=65E6311A" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="618" height="180" src="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/429782921_920627023405251_2037366709608342172_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=3635dc&_nc_ohc=f-O80totUdAAX_3wIBd&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfAPSTm50VkknKk0ZulY5cfxVRqXhT7Wf-0NDcmsOx0EAQ&oe=65E6311A" width="139" /></a></div>Next up, local classic/hard rock cover quartet <a href="http://www.facebook.com/soundchecktunes">Soundcheck</a> will return to <a href="http://www.facebook.com/reggieswestinc">Jay's Piston Broke Pub</a> TOMORROW NIGHT for their second annual 1980s-themed party! Again, apologies for the short notice, we first heard about this show via <a href="http://www.facebook.com/reggieswestinc">Jay's Facebook page</a> this past Saturday. As we saw earlier this year with the return of a Hawaiian party (also featuring Soundcheck), Jay's is no stranger to booking special themed concerts during the winter, so hopefully there's sizeable crowd TOMORROW! For the occasion, 1980s-themed costumes are encouraged (there will be a costume contest), and one assumes that Soundcheck will have sets full of covers leaning towards songs from that decade, so don't miss out on all of the '80s action! Singer/guitarist Cameron Oliver will be back TOMORROW after missing their Esquire Club gig on the 17th while on vacation, and Soundcheck (minus Cameron) are hosting the Thursday jam night tonight as usual.<p></p><p>However, Soundcheck are <i>not</i> playing at Jay's on Saturday night, though drummer Glen Thomas will still be performing there with his other active live band, classic country cover band Out & Out Country. If you're curious, Jay's is trying a western themed night on Saturday like the '80s party. Soundcheck are on at 9:30 PM TOMORROW, there's no announced cover charge, and it is a 19+ event. Visit the above links for more details, and for a preview, here's Soundcheck live!<br /></p><p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="248" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/HobirLPcRRQ?si=zKH5pNVqlct5czD0" title="YouTube video player" width="440"></iframe></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/429668968_2984256318376747_5797837104522691695_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c42490&_nc_ohc=duOI4r7vhxwAX8NAABB&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfBae7jcNHJEROooYZuYqweN7nO7qd8fDoAZVh4IoCOH-A&oe=65E697D5" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="610" data-original-width="610" height="170" src="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/429668968_2984256318376747_5797837104522691695_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c42490&_nc_ohc=duOI4r7vhxwAX8NAABB&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfBae7jcNHJEROooYZuYqweN7nO7qd8fDoAZVh4IoCOH-A&oe=65E697D5" width="170" /></a></div>Also this weekend, fellow local classic/hard rock cover quartet <a href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/136615609764145">Generations</a> will return to the stage with shows TOMORROW NIGHT at <a href="http://watertowerinn.com/restaurants/water-tower-pub/">The Water Tower Pub</a> and SATURDAY NIGHT at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/shootersdownstairslounge/">Shooters Downstairs Lounge</a>! Apologies again for the short notice, drummer Tony Santoro quietly announced both on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/136615609764145">the band's Facebook group</a> on February 11th when thanking everyone for seeing them at Jay's that weekend. Generations have been playing very sporadically this winter, so whether you're more inclined to see them TOMORROW centrally or SATURDAY downtown, you have options to see Valerie, the Tonys, and Pierre back on stage with their old school rock cover attack! The split bookings are due to The Water Tower Pub traditionally hosting different nightly acts (I haven't heard who's playing there on Saturday) and Shooters now hosting DJ nights on Fridays. Expect an 8:00 PM start time TOMORROW NIGHT and 9:30 PM on SATURDAY NIGHT.<p></p><p>Both shows are 19+ events with no announced cover charges. Visit the above links for more details, and for a preview, here's a new video of Generations live at Jay's on February 9th! Filmed/uploaded by Tony Santoro's wife Dawn for the band's Facebook group, it features Generations covering the Janis Joplin version of Roger Miller's "Me & Bobby McGee", and given Valerie's vocal abilities and Janis Joplin fandom, this is a 100% natural cover choice! Unfortunately, it was shot vertically (which also highlights how quiet the floor was at this point in the night), but it is solidly performed overall, so check it out for yourself below!</p><p><iframe allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="true" frameborder="0" height="330" scrolling="no" src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=330&href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FDmarrie%2Fvideos%2F350703997862344%2F%3Fidorvanity%3D136615609764145&show_text=false&width=440&t=0" style="border: none; overflow: hidden;" width="440"></iframe></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/392779476_948886900164245_3933416435549441883_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=dd5e9f&_nc_ohc=3_vjLnXiGDkAX8eOSKm&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfCaMn0AC7_rHURCZFTF-PjY31Yr1bbDS-nQGUJkz_Q-Zg&oe=65E54238" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="170" src="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/392779476_948886900164245_3933416435549441883_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=dd5e9f&_nc_ohc=3_vjLnXiGDkAX8eOSKm&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfCaMn0AC7_rHURCZFTF-PjY31Yr1bbDS-nQGUJkz_Q-Zg&oe=65E54238" width="170" /></a></div>Finally for today, here's previews of shows that had advance notice that I was able to catch, as local southern hard rock trio <a href="http://www.facebook.com/GeorgeWellingtonEsquireClub">Bone Yard</a> will return to <a href="http://www.facebook.com/GeorgeWellingtonEsquireClub">The Esquire Club</a> for concerts TOMORROW & SATURDAY NIGHT! Relatively rare stops at the Second Line West nightclub for Greg, Alex, and Warren, these are Bone Yard's only scheduled concerts at The Esquire Club in the first half of 2024, having last played there over the New Year's weekend. Hopefully this weekend's shows get another strong turnout for their classic and southern hard rock cover slate, so don't miss out on all of the action, possibly with merchandise and their shot too? While we're on the subject, the band confirmed in a comment on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/boneyardsault">their Facebook page</a>'s post from this past Sunday that they will be back at The Water Tower Pub on Friday, April 5th, so if you've missed them there, keep that show in mind as well! It will likely be unplugged as usual for that venue.<p></p><p>We also await a likely schedule posting for the rest of March on Bone Yard's end, so stay tuned for word on their next dates. This weekend's Esquire Club shows have 9:30 PM start times, the likely "uncorked" show at The Water Tower Pub next month will be at 8:00 PM, and expect 19+ age limits and no cover charges across the board. Visit the above links for more details, and for a preview, here's Bone Yard live!</p><p><iframe allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="true" frameborder="0" height="330" scrolling="no" src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=330&href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fboneyardsault%2Fvideos%2F1354811115400882%2F&show_text=false&width=440&t=0" style="border: none; overflow: hidden;" width="440"></iframe><br /></p>That's all for today, but look for our Oz previews and more on the site next! Thanks everyone!<br /><p></p>The Sault Metal Scenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01021177280374328337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17129431775623512.post-61421611235959698672024-02-28T17:01:00.001-05:002024-02-28T17:01:40.685-05:00LOCAL CONCERT ALERT (Hails) & Big Updates From Double Jack!!<p></p>For our last post of the month, we're tackling some big recent updates before we dive into weekend concert previews once again, including a <i>lot</i> of updates/changes from a newer local hard rock band, and first, a LOCAL CONCERT ALERT for next month. Here's what you should know!<br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/428669461_122095148738230602_4756488568646733164_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=d8d9c5&_nc_ohc=3qpJ5zmoOQAAX_4sq93&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfDu05n4yu22DPushAoXo5nnEewJJrrbxeXHFaoILb5pDw&oe=65E571A2" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="615" height="180" src="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/428669461_122095148738230602_4756488568646733164_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=d8d9c5&_nc_ohc=3qpJ5zmoOQAAX_4sq93&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfDu05n4yu22DPushAoXo5nnEewJJrrbxeXHFaoILb5pDw&oe=65E571A2" width="139" /></a></div>Local punk trio <a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556918064181">Hails</a> will play their first concert of 2024 when they headline at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/319574507764504/">The Distraction</a> on Sunday, March 17th! Announced via <a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/319574507764504">their official Facebook event page</a> (yes, the band <i>finally</i> has <a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556918064181">a Facebook page</a> of their own), this will be their first 100% public concert since releasing their debut EP <a href="http://hals2.bandcamp.com/album/rock-and-rolls">"Rock And Rolls"</a> in July of last year. Physical print runs of the EP were teased last year, as have been upcycled band merchandise, so will fans be able to buy some Ha!ls CDs, tapes, and/or shirts next month? Head to the former Big Guns Barbershop on East Street to find out! Brent, Mikhal, and Keeghan will be joined on this night by Shane <a href="http://www.facebook.com/djseith">"DJ Seith"</a> Erickson, who is definitely an off-the-board pick for a punk band opener, but Seith is a very talented & established name who has been known to mix some heavier tunes into his DJ sets, so don't be late for him in a few weeks either! This all ages concert has doors opening at 6:00 PM, so don't let the scheduling on a work/school night scare you off of coming out.<p></p><p>As usual for shows at The Distraction, this has a "$5 or pay-what-you-can" entry model. It's great seeing more rising original music at this new downtown venue, and hopefully there's a big crowd on the 17th when Hails skid out of the scrapyard to rip it hard once again! Visit the above links for more details, and stay tuned for more from Ha!ls!<br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/429664128_122132147282092650_6110799578171348883_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=783fdb&_nc_ohc=eJWLxA60mjEAX_Anyza&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfBDp761yYNaKXIUQQs7AArZ9H9z9OY7R6STHyL9x7zgeQ&oe=65E4A3BA" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="742" height="170" src="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/429664128_122132147282092650_6110799578171348883_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=783fdb&_nc_ohc=eJWLxA60mjEAX_Anyza&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfBDp761yYNaKXIUQQs7AArZ9H9z9OY7R6STHyL9x7zgeQ&oe=65E4A3BA" width="170" /></a></div>Next up, here's some big and surprising updates from Sault Michigan hard rock band Double Jack, starting with the reveal that they have changed their name to <a href="http://www.facebook.com/Exit808">Exit 808</a>, as per <a href="http://www.facebook.com/Exit808">their Facebook page</a> yesterday. Other than saying that they have "undergone a little makeover", a reason for the new name was not announced, but as far as I know, there is no real Exit 808 for them to take the name from, unlike with the former Highway 63 (perhaps they're calling out drum machines? I don't know). Aside from that, they have quietly parted ways with bassist Isaac Royer, though again, they have not publically given a reason for his exit. Iggy's departure is definitely a surprise, given that he and guitarist Nathan Webber both left <a href="http://www.facebook.com/TARNISHEDMUSIC">Tarnished</a> and then co-founded Double Jack last year, but hopefully things are somewhat amicable, and that we see him back at it soon! Exit 808 are looking for a new permanent bassist, so message them at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/Exit808">this link</a> for more details.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/429669333_122132165660092650_8760800632754484866_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=3635dc&_nc_ohc=KbFh4kBDeOoAX8jkyZc&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfDkXtE1dQtpYpkSfj0ulgWwAKko2vAam9m5r9tZiElwGg&oe=65E581AB" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="180" src="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/429669333_122132165660092650_8760800632754484866_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=3635dc&_nc_ohc=KbFh4kBDeOoAX8jkyZc&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfDkXtE1dQtpYpkSfj0ulgWwAKko2vAam9m5r9tZiElwGg&oe=65E581AB" width="135" /></a></div>As announced before the name change (but not on the SMS yet), Exit 808's next gig will see them play outside of the Soo for the first time this Saturday when they head downstate to Alpena for <a href="http://www.eventbrite.com/e/rock-recovery-battle-of-the-bands-tickets-763408032977?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&fbclid=IwAR0OD9lnX0Jx5Itk7vzZgo9wq5-Kk2QPEC674YctJLWFGHdX6GSs8YKFQLA">the Rock Recovery Battle of the Bands</a>, where they will compete against a wide-ranging group of Northern Michigan bands, including the aforementioned Tarnished and Manistique hard rock cover duo <a href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/227062795059021/">Fyrbird</a>. $500 and studio recording time await the winners, and while the former Double Jack did outpoint Tarnished for third place at the LSSU battle here in November, that was with the band's original lineup, of which only Nathan and drummer Jackie Moon remain. Regarding their open bassist slot, they have enlisted Blaze Beairl (the 14 year old son of new frontwoman Amy Beach) to fill in for the battle, but he is not playing with the band permanently, partly as he's more of a drummer.<br /><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/421277914_122126051396092650_2548019901190326326_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=dd5e9f&_nc_ohc=M7MLM6fbDvUAX8zmILL&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfD8bl9U33pnNsDRHy_xox745TicaSh0dW0aqqumW6jglQ&oe=65E46A42" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="135" src="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/421277914_122126051396092650_2548019901190326326_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=dd5e9f&_nc_ohc=M7MLM6fbDvUAX8zmILL&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfD8bl9U33pnNsDRHy_xox745TicaSh0dW0aqqumW6jglQ&oe=65E46A42" width="180" /></a></div>Presumably, him being just 14 years old would also complicate nightclub gigs. I'm not familiar with Blaze musically, but given his musical parents, I wouldn't be shocked to hear his name again in the near future! In any event, best of luck to Exit 808 and Tarnished on their 2 hour road trip on Saturday, and hopefully they do the Soo proud at the Alpena Events Complex! Lastly for the Exit 808 updates, Amy had uploaded a bunch of videos from their headlining debut at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100043690911528">The Merchants Bar</a> last month in a batch post to her personal Facebook page at the time, but she only figured out how to share them to the band's Facebook page yesterday. Six videos from The Merch were uploaded here, including Nathan's guitar solo from Steppenwolf's <a href="http://www.facebook.com/1109757235/videos/1083256159658553/">"Born To Be Wild"</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/1109757235/videos/926022572439269/">a guitar solo</a> by new guitarist Alex Zimmerman, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/1109757235/videos/2660987297409770/">an original jam</a> with Alex playing lead, and three fuller songs.<p></p><p>Those are covers of the Marilyn Manson version of The Eurythmics' <a href="http://www.facebook.com/1109757235/videos/7146700452065727/">"Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)"</a>, Kiss' <a href="http://www.facebook.com/1109757235/videos/743749680712335/">"Rock & Roll All Nite"</a>, and as embedded below, the Eva Under Fire version of Journey's "Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)". Amy was candid about this set not being perfect and somewhat rushed to get a full night's setlist ready, but everyone sounds good, and it's nice hearing some songs that are better suited to Amy's vocal range than in the initial videos from this concert! The overly red lighting is still more of a concern than the band is. See much more from Exit 808 on Facebook, and check out them and Isaac rocking out in the videos linked above & below, and good luck again at the battle on Saturday!<br /></p><p><iframe allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="true" frameborder="0" height="248" scrolling="no" src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=248&href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Famybeach74%2Fvideos%2F1150385453003648%2F&show_text=false&width=440&t=0" style="border: none; overflow: hidden;" width="440"></iframe> <br /></p>That's all for today, but stay tuned for weekend concert previews on the site next! Thanks everyone!<br />The Sault Metal Scenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01021177280374328337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17129431775623512.post-72298253863253044122024-02-28T01:39:00.004-05:002024-02-28T01:39:59.301-05:00Sell This! - "Empires Everywhere" EP Review!!<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a4103289370_16.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="700" data-original-width="700" height="170" src="https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a4103289370_16.jpg" width="170" /></a></div>It's now time for our 176th monthly CD review at The Sault Metal Scene! Unfortunately, as local rapper <a href="http://boldnoize.bandcamp.com/album/god-save-me">Bold Noize</a>'s August 2023 debut punk album <a href="http://boldnoize.bandcamp.com/album/god-save-me">"God Save Me"</a> has not been re-released in full on streaming services, I have had to change plans for this month, and if "God Save Me" does pop up down the road, a review of it will be as an archive release, not a new one where a review would be given priority. Still, hopefully Tristan re-posts it, as I was curious to review it! Instead, this month's review will be of new-ish local/Winnipeg classical metal project <a href="http://sellthis.bandcamp.com">Sell This!</a>' EP <a href="http://sellthis.bandcamp.com/album/empires-everywhere">"Empires Everywhere"</a>, which was independently released on January 13th at its CD release party at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552827188524">The Distraction</a>. The third studio effort and fourth release total from Sell This! (but first since singer/cellist Pete Mozarowski moved back to the Soo), "Empires Everywhere" only credits Pete for musical contributions on the final product.<p></p><p>You can buy this album on CD via <a href="http://sellthis.bandcamp.com/album/empires-everywhere">Sell This' Bandcamp page</a> for $10, but Pete opted to make digital mp3 copies of the album 100% free there (not even on a "name your price" model). Still, consider buying it on CD to support his work! With five songs running for 29 minutes in length, let's begin our first review of an album release from the year 2024!</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://f4.bcbits.com/img/0035122643_10.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="735" height="180" src="https://f4.bcbits.com/img/0035122643_10.jpg" width="166" /></a></div>This EP begins with its shortest song <a href="http://sellthis.bandcamp.com/track/paint-a-picture">"Paint A Picture"</a>, which sets the tone with a droning drum beat and some distortion-heavy cello playing from Pete, who sings with an ominous intent, though the lyrics on offer are brief and relatively open for interpretation, especially given this project's political/activism leanings on prior albums. Compared to his better known hardcore punk-leaning output with RedD Monkey, this has more of a doom/noise style that will appeal to genre fans, but for me, the cello overpowers everything else too much. Second up is <a href="http://sellthis.bandcamp.com/track/we-fight-ourselves">"We Fight Ourselves"</a>, which runs for <i>8:50</i>, and it's not even the longest song on offer! The lyrics are more plentiful and specific here, with Pete singing about how we're basically fighting with ourselves rather than at the system, and how frustrated he is at the perceived "self-annihilation" while trying to rise against oppressors (he sings it better than I sum it up).<p></p><p>This song is much more substantial and varied than "Paint A Picture", and features some of Pete's best vocal work yet in this project (listen to his prior Sell This! albums to compare), with more confident shouting and clean vocals that do call Trent Reznor to mind more than it did in Winnipeg. Given Pete's obvious background as a classical musician, he puts that to good use in terms of breaking this song into distinct chunks, with the first half being a pounding industrial metal song before bridging with some spare cello work before gradually bringing the metal back with purpose. Definitely a highlight of the EP that shows off Pete's compositional abilities and increasing confidence as a vocalist without getting too repetitive, and I'd point new listeners to this song to hear Sell This! before other tracks!<br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.vmcdn.ca/f/files/sootoday/images/galleries/older/2010SecondStage1-8.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="705" data-original-width="470" height="180" src="https://www.vmcdn.ca/f/files/sootoday/images/galleries/older/2010SecondStage1-8.jpg" width="120" /></a></div>The mid-point of "Empires Everywhere" comes on <a href="http://sellthis.bandcamp.com/track/tastyhandmeat">"TastyHandMeat"</a>, a comparatively short instrumental. This has more of a techno basis for its melody and composition, and while it's catchy enough, your ear is moreso drawn to Pete's high pitched cello playing overtop of the beat. Honestly, at first, this didn't do much for me, but the longer it went, the more I liked it, as that melody gave this song a mildly eerie sci-fi overtone. If he was trying to emulate a theremin here, I think he succeeded! Not an improvement on "We Fight Ourselves", but it sure grabs you as it goes! The penultimate song on this EP is <a href="http://sellthis.bandcamp.com/track/fetish-symptom">"Fetish-Symptom"</a>, which runs for <i>over 9 minutes</i>, but like the preceding track, this is also an instrumental. This song is a slow builder from the off, with a steady low cello riff slowly getting added to with ominous percussion and more cello lines, but after about 4 minutes, the low riff drops out completely.<p></p><p>This continue building and building as cello parts take precedence or fall back, with the last 3 minutes featuring more rapid and intense playing, but the song ends <i>very </i>abruptly and I've never liked when songs do that out of nowhere. "Fetish-Symptom" sets a dark mood that I appreciate, but it goes way too long for my liking, especially with how the percussion is basically one slow, deliberate pattern every 6 seconds or so. I'd have amped up the drumming and chopped the song down greatly, but it's atmospheric qualities are noted! Sell This!'s first local EP ends with <a href="http://sellthis.bandcamp.com/track/its-not-alright">"It's Not Alright"</a>, which is basically a response to someone whose actions don't line up with their words (this is open for interpretation but I took it as based on one's stances on sociopolitical issues). Another song that makes use of drawn out, ominous overtones and structure, Pete's vocals return here and he tries to unleash some passioned screaming here.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEina7poW6KrOJuxwuXtqS6JRimqlBywXPy1FAFa0muzS6wAbGS281O8FbMIm4Pj5gPPh4A9f2klBNR8zY3Rd7Irs1-EaH8KQQZxlS-k5xRViHvEhNU3y4N_VbwrXxhXlrXKLuP-68q8qo02pHrx3Nwt8HorbU1op1peXH63S8Sz8d6Xx4-0xyUx93ujKOw/s1440/petesellthis.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1440" height="135" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEina7poW6KrOJuxwuXtqS6JRimqlBywXPy1FAFa0muzS6wAbGS281O8FbMIm4Pj5gPPh4A9f2klBNR8zY3Rd7Irs1-EaH8KQQZxlS-k5xRViHvEhNU3y4N_VbwrXxhXlrXKLuP-68q8qo02pHrx3Nwt8HorbU1op1peXH63S8Sz8d6Xx4-0xyUx93ujKOw/w200-h150/petesellthis.jpg" width="180" /></a></div>If any song on the EP feels like one that could have been adapted to RedD Monkey, it'd be this one, but I'd have sped it up a lot and leaned into the anger of the lyrics more than we actually got on the final product. This is an improvement to end things with, but it feels a little too experimental and dark compared to what worked before. So, what are my final thoughts on Sell This' new EP? While inconsistent for what I like, it's definitely an improvement on what I heard from this project before Pete moved back home! His cello skill is never in doubt, but he is a more confident and forceful singer than we saw on prior albums, and he's putting things to relatively unique use here on industrial metal with socially charged lyrics, so he immediately stands out from the pack. If that's Pete drumming, he largely adds to the songs there, and the songs on offer are all unique & stand out from each other, for better or worse.<p></p><p>"We Fight Ourselves" is as ideal of a song as you can get for Sell This! (remarkably so given its length), and I increasingly liked "TastyHandMeat", so those are my recommendations, but there are things that I'd address. The cello can be overbearing on the opener, "Fetish-Symptom" was <i>way</i> too long and way too limited for percussion, and the production quality is definitely not where it could be for the displayed genres, though he has came a long way, especially compared to his past local band work.<br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://media.gettyimages.com/id/615831946/vector/question-mark-symbol-on-metal-texture-background.jpg?s=1024x1024&w=gi&k=20&c=6dteXtuJV53a36Mqdhlic9Nxqt0AE3mYbGEwPid9kkM=" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="170" src="https://media.gettyimages.com/id/615831946/vector/question-mark-symbol-on-metal-texture-background.jpg?s=1024x1024&w=gi&k=20&c=6dteXtuJV53a36Mqdhlic9Nxqt0AE3mYbGEwPid9kkM=" width="170" /></a></div>RedD Monkey fans may be left hanging a bit by the genre jump here, but if Sell This! keep at it, they'll easily carve a deserved local niche by giving fans something that we truly don't have in the scene, and I do recommend checking out "Empires Everywhere" to see what Pete has in store at the above links! I hope you guys liked this month's CD review, but what album are we looking at next? For the first time since 2022, I honestly do not know at this point. While our new album release backlog is not quite empty (<a href="http://www.facebook.com/ConvergencebandSSM">Convergence</a>'s <a href="http://convergencessm.bandcamp.com/album/dead-and-dreaming">"Dead & Dreaming"</a> came out on January 1st), that review is coming in April due to our six month anti-bias buffer period between reviews of albums from the same band. As such, unless something brand new drops in March, we'll dip into the archives for the first time in well over a year. What album, I can't say yet, but in the past, I would give preference to albums from artists playing live next month.<p></p><p>Barring that, I tended to look towards a high profile unreviewed metal, hard rock, or punk album, so use those hints however you see fit! That's all for now, but stay tuned for more news and notes on the site soon, plus this weekend's concert previews tomorrow! Thanks everyone!<br /></p>The Sault Metal Scenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01021177280374328337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17129431775623512.post-42019819956481448462024-02-26T20:07:00.011-05:002024-02-26T22:29:42.682-05:00YouTube Channel Profile Series: justfrenchie's Channel<p><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;">It's now time for this month's YouTube Channel Profile! This monthly feature series looks at 1-3 YouTube channels whose uploads are at least half made up of videos featuring local metal, hard rock, and/or punk musicians and/or concerts, in order to spotlight and showcase what's posted there and encourage you guys to view/subscribe. For our second <i>randomly selected</i> profile of 2024, we're heading back to the late 2000s for a prominent local punk band, so here's what you should know! <br /></span></span></p><p><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;">-----------------------------------------------------------------------------</span></span></p><p><a href="https://gp1.wac.edgecastcdn.net/802892/http_public_production/photos/images/3719067/original/crop:x0y0w400h600/hash:1463428188/rv3_1291061299.jpg?1463428188" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="400" height="162" src="https://gp1.wac.edgecastcdn.net/802892/http_public_production/photos/images/3719067/original/crop:x0y0w400h600/hash:1463428188/rv3_1291061299.jpg?1463428188" width="108" /></a><a href="http://www.youtube.com/justfrenchie">justfrenchie's Channel</a> <span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">(</span><a href="http://www.youtube.com/justfrenchie">http://www.youtube.com/justfrenchie</a><span style="color: #cc0000;">)</span></span></span><a href="https://gp1.wac.edgecastcdn.net/802892/http_public_production/photos/images/3719067/original/crop:x0y0w400h600/hash:1463428188/rv3_1291061299.jpg?1463428188" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><br /></a></p><a href="https://gp1.wac.edgecastcdn.net/802892/http_public_production/photos/images/3719067/original/crop:x0y0w400h600/hash:1463428188/rv3_1291061299.jpg?1463428188" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><br /></a><p></p><p><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">O</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>wner:</span></span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: black;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/redundantssm">Redundant</a> singer/guitarist Justin "Frenchie" Langlois, also known for fronting <a href="http://www.reverbnation.com/thescaryuncles">The Scary Uncles</a> and playing guitar in Fitswitch, among other projects<br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Channel Timeline:</span> </span>Launched on December 19th, 2007; Videos uploaded from February 2008 until December 2010<br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Channel Summary:</span> <span style="color: black;">The de facto official YouTube channel for 2007-2010 local punk band The Scary Uncles, Justin uploaded two live concert videos, two jam session performances, and an audio track of them here. The only video not credited to the band is of Justin playing a solo cover on vocals & acoustic guitar.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br /></p><p><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Why You Should Watch:</span> <span style="color: black;">This is worth a watch for fans of Justin's local band work over the past 15 years, and not just fans who remember The Scary Uncles, as they always shared many sonic similarities with Redundant, so you can make links to see where things began! Note that this channel has not actively been used since The Scary Uncles disbanded.<i><br /></i></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: black;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>Our Recommended Videos To Check Out:</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><p></p><div style="text-align: left;"></div><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evhgyfC_FO0">The Scary Uncles - Should've known</a><span style="color: #cc0000;">:</span> Four performance videos of The Scary Uncles in 2008 were uploaded to Justin's channel, including two from a concert at The Other Place (f.k.a. GLOW) on Gore Street where they covered The Ramones' <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPqtfhl3A38">"Blitzkrieg Bop"</a> (with Justin's ex-Fitswitch bandmate J.D. Pearce on guest vocals) and Green Day's <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQLPFzXgV64">"Christie Road"</a>. The audio quality is really rough on those, but you'll get more out of their jam session clips featuring original songs, namely <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hiRN3wyFf0">"Cripple"</a> and (as embedded below) "Should've Known", which was later adopted by Redundant and appeared on <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/redundant-ep/1424697502">their 2018 EP</a>. These videos feature Justin alongside his future Redundant bandmate Andrew "Scary" MacDonald on bass and Mark Mullin on drums. Solid performances with nice clear visuals for 16 year old YouTube videos, so fans should take to these easier for audio & video quality than the concert uploads!<br /></p><p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="330" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ht6yMEiNgtQ?si=SAfp2RDuFu-hKDrw" title="YouTube video player" width="440"></iframe><br /></p><p><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="color: black;"></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhHi3ZVh7Is">Justin - Paper Lanterns acoustic</a>: By far the most popular video on Justin's channel, over 15,000 people have watched his unplugged cover of Green Day's "Paper Lanterns" (which, like "Christie Road", is another song from Green Day's pre-"Dookie" releases). Featuring Winnie-The-Pooh among his captivated audience, Justin nails this cover despite the acoustic trappings, and I'm sure it translated well to live concerts at the time! Note the dim lighting and background hiss, which aren't dealbreakers for watching this cover, but remember that this was uploaded to YouTube in November 2008.<br /></p><p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="330" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KXWqJ5zGJjs?si=VmnPJg_lW9XAvesD" title="YouTube video player" width="440"></iframe><br /></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMs4XshKVKw">Labatt 50 - The Scary Uncles</a><span style="color: #cc0000;">:</span> In one of The Scary Uncles' last public acts, Justin posted the studio version of their original song "Labatt 50" to his channel in December 2010. This was claimed to be from "their new album", which I don't believe ever came out, but Redundant fans will know this song under its new name "What Will You Do", which was also released on Redundant's EP in 2018. The song is accompanied by a slideshow of pictures of Justin, Andrew, and Mark during their heyday. The Scary Uncles' version of this song is more or less the same as "What Will You Do", but it is played slightly faster and Justin's voice is definitely higher than it would become. It's definitely interesting to hear the original version, and it's a shame that The Scary Uncles didn't realize their full potential, but at least Justin & Andrew got there moreso with Redundant!</p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="330" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/9Is6v_JR0tY?si=375L4ofK7c54uLDb" title="YouTube video player" width="440"></iframe><br /><p></p><p></p><p><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;">------------------------------------------------------------------------------</span></span></p><p><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;">I hope you guys liked this month's YouTube Channel Profile! This series will return on or around March 26th when we look at another <i>randomly selected</i> channel, and this time, we'll look at inactive local/Ottawa hard rock band <a href="http://www.youtube.com/@badchug5849/videos">Bad Chug's channel</a>, featuring assorted performance clips from their Ottawa-based years. Look for that next month, and for more news and this month's CD review in the coming days! Thanks everyone!<br /></span></span></p>The Sault Metal Scenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01021177280374328337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17129431775623512.post-40294031646555543802024-02-24T10:26:00.001-05:002024-02-24T10:26:18.721-05:00News & Updates From Treble Charger, Mikey & His Uke, Handsome Sandwich, And Far From Fine!!<p>Let's tackle some big recent news and notes on this Saturday morning for a punk-leaning post focusing on some notable Sault Ontario bands. With all of that said, here's what you should know!<br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.vmcdn.ca/f/files/sootoday/images/art/brandon-ruch-and-rafael-medina-cruz/brandon-and-rafael-cropped.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="538" data-original-width="800" height="121" src="https://www.vmcdn.ca/f/files/sootoday/images/art/brandon-ruch-and-rafael-medina-cruz/brandon-and-rafael-cropped.jpg" width="180" /></a></div>We have some big news from local alternative hard rock band <a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069676387866">Handsome Sandwich</a>, namely the addition of ex-Generations guitarist Brandon Ruch to their lineup. He's a solid guitarist, and is known to the band already via his graduating from <a href="http://www.algomau.ca/">Algoma University</a>'s music program alongside bassist Rafael Medina (<a href="http://www.sootoday.com/arts-culture/music-opportunities-brought-brandon-and-rafael-to-the-sault-6806937">click here</a> for SooToday's article on that), so hopefully he fits in well! The announcement was made in <a href="http://www.facebook.com/reel/3594167350825487">this "Reel"</a> on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069676387866">their Facebook page</a> on Thursday where they otherwise thanked fans for seeing them on their recent tour dates out of town and for getting them to 1,000 Facebook followers. The "Reel" was shot by drummer Johnny Belanger, and also features input from Taylor and Rafael (who is "back" after missing their tour last month), but conspicuous by their absences are guitarists Jesse Cook and Mitch Sirie. Remember, Brandon had filled in for Mitch during their shows last month (as seen in <a href="http://www.facebook.com/reel/1046155693354915/">this "Reel"</a> from their impromptu jam night set).<p></p><p>That video aside, we haven't seen either guitarist in new official band materials since late last year, and the band hasn't 100% confirmed whether one/both of Mitch & Jesse have left or not, but we'll keep you posted if they say anything! Lastly from Handsome Sandwich, they were briefly spotlighted and plugged on the Ottawa internet radio station <a href="http://www.whitewaterrocks.ca">White Water Rocks</a> following their show in Ottawa last month, and while we don't hear the band in any facet in the 8 minute clip posted at <a href="http://www.whitewaterrocks.ca/news/friday-january-19th----dominion-tavern-ottawa">this link</a>, it's a good bit of promotion, even if their name gets as much love as their music! Stay tuned for more from Handsome Sandwich when it rolls in!</p><p></p><a href="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/323338667_493944945971599_3408569936944619806_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=783fdb&_nc_ohc=18SMa3SaTxEAX-ytHjv&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfCreRazbcKTZIjTiXjFqnXv6xDmKYiv4fQUBarL0epyQQ&oe=65DE4644" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="602" data-original-width="800" height="136" src="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/323338667_493944945971599_3408569936944619806_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=783fdb&_nc_ohc=18SMa3SaTxEAX-ytHjv&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfCreRazbcKTZIjTiXjFqnXv6xDmKYiv4fQUBarL0epyQQ&oe=65DE4644" width="180" /></a>Next up, I have a band to move to our inactive links on the SMS, namely local punk/hard rock quartet <a href="http://www.facebook.com/farfromfineband">Far From Fine</a>.
While we're not at our typical one year inactivity threshold, guitarist
Mitch Sirie revealed that "we're no longer a band" in a comment reply
on a personal Facebook post on Monday by <a href="http://www.northernvibefestival.com">Northern Vibe Festival</a> Forest Stage curator J.D. Pearce concerning the search for bands for this August's festivities in Ophir (<a href="http://www.northernvibefestival.com">click here</a>
for more details). I normally wouldn't
go off of personal postings like this, but this may be all that we get
re: an confirmation of their status, especially as the band has been
dead silent on social media for the past 5+ months. In any event, a
reason for their dissolution was not publically announced. Debuting as Ravencore at Toystock in 2022, Far From Fine united
Suicide Kings and Gnaeus alumni for four high profile gigs last summer
(Northern Vibe, Rotaryfest Stage 2, Lopstock, and opening for The
Ripcordz).<p></p><p>I have no idea what happened to Far From Fine after
such a big initial run of concerts, but if they had to only play five
gigs, these aren't a bad five events to have sets at! Their album
sessions from last spring did seem decently far along too, and hopefully those songs see a
public release at some point. Given their existing talents and Mike
& Mitch's prior Suicide Kings chemistry, their take on punk rock was
definitely a welcome addition, but hopefully we see Mike,
Matt, Austin, and Blair back at it soon, and don't miss Mitch with
Handsome Sandwich(?) and <a href="http://www.facebook.com/thebearhunters">The Bear Hunters</a>!</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT2UKKq1eObayQb39hIXltky_qA7Br90wvUB-C50MwlyqyY0ocFFA" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="189" data-original-width="267" height="128" src="https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT2UKKq1eObayQb39hIXltky_qA7Br90wvUB-C50MwlyqyY0ocFFA" width="180" /></a></div>Also today, here's a new promotional video for local/Toronto indie/punk veterans <a href="http://www.twitter.com/treblecharger">Treble Charger</a>'s reunion concert at <a href="http://www.machineshopinc.ca/">The Machine Shop</a> on March 7th! The 14 seconds-long clip was posted to <a href="http://www.facebook.com/algomaumusic">the Algoma University music program's Facebook page</a> on Wednesday, and features the band hyping up the Thursday nighter upstairs, with singer/guitarist Greig Nori even noting that we can "relive the '90s" at this show (granted, their biggest hits were in the early 2000s). Note that they're in <a href="http://algomaconservatory.com/the-loft">The Loft</a> at <a href="http://www.algomaconservatory.com">the Algoma Conservatory of Music</a> for the video but the concert is 100% at The Machine Shop. Interestingly, their new rhythm section (bassist Frank Deresti & drummer David Peredun) are featured in the video, but whether this is a nod to the Algoma music program ties or if they're 100% band members for a larger reunion, I couldn't say at this point (I don't ever recall their 2010s session bassists/drummers featured like this though).<p></p><p>Not every video of this length will have this much stuff to say about it, but after all, Treble Charger are the biggest punk band that ever came from the Soo (even if they've only actually been based here since their reunion). Hopefully this concert is a huge hit for Greig, Bill, and crew, plus the Algoma music program, so <a href="http://www.eventbrite.com/e/treble-charger-live-fundraiser-concert-for-algoma-u-music-tickets-794344163777?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwAR30RpYKG_gDMhMIgQUIdDXW9DUdNW95lA9x4Ip2_k1Caf5PqkN92C6yZEg">click here</a> to get your tickets, and check out the promotional video below!</p><p><iframe allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="true" frameborder="0" height="248" scrolling="no" src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=248&href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Falgomaumusic%2Fvideos%2F978121487067000%2F&show_text=false&width=440&t=0" style="border: none; overflow: hidden;" width="440"></iframe></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/225204110_493700051615468_128355695516027271_n.png?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=efb6e6&_nc_ohc=cOBTWg1RpLUAX9mS5bL&_nc_oc=AQkfC9GNWzMAdTgS0cztKeKhLTUNOMkxlthlsoS9vXcijoMGhuauBrT_6WPMV0e9HBI&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfCYCBRe7Mw4tz-qKGxUZOC4c-4uRL0u2tgXKuyzutNPsA&oe=65DF1A6D" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="170" src="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/225204110_493700051615468_128355695516027271_n.png?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=efb6e6&_nc_ohc=cOBTWg1RpLUAX9mS5bL&_nc_oc=AQkfC9GNWzMAdTgS0cztKeKhLTUNOMkxlthlsoS9vXcijoMGhuauBrT_6WPMV0e9HBI&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfCYCBRe7Mw4tz-qKGxUZOC4c-4uRL0u2tgXKuyzutNPsA&oe=65DF1A6D" width="170" /></a></div>Finally, let's cap off with the fourth song in <a href="http://www.facebook.com/mikeyandhisuke">Mikey & His Uke</a>'s thirtieth anniversary series of covers of Green Day's seminal album "Dookie"! Just six days out from the local punk standout's remotely filmed all-star cover of <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3qJDQ3AGLs">"Chump"</a>, track #4 from "Dookie" was uploaded to <a href="http://www.youtube.com/@MikeyAndHisUke">the project's YouTube channel</a> on Thursday, this time a cover of "Longview", which is the first single from this album in track listing order. While Mikey (on guitar as usual and ukelele at first) is joined again by ex-<a href="http://www.goldfingermusic.com">Goldfinger</a> drummer Darren Pfeiffer, this rendition has a different bassist (<a href="http://www.pennywisdom.com">Pennywise</a>'s Randy Bradbury), so Andy Plafoot is not the house bassist for the "Dookie" project. Vocals here are provided by <a href="http://www.facebook.com/cinderblock4real/">Tilt</a> frontwoman Cynthia "Cinder Block" Morgan, marking the first female performer in these Green Day covers. The performance is pretty straightforward but fans of Green Day's will be happy with it, especially as a more popular single!<p></p><p>Lots of little Green Day nods throughout, plus allusions to watching TV given the lyrics/original video, and some good post production effects, so there's a lot to see (and yes, Darren is wearing another different hockey jersey for his clips). With new covers dropping 6-8 days apart now, look for Mikey & His Uke's cover of "Welcome To Paradise" likely dropping between Wednesday and Friday, and much more to follow, but for now, check out everyone tackling "Longview" below!</p><p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="248" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/uLMtODRATiE?si=zuBn50Y-qsGdVxSb" title="YouTube video player" width="440"></iframe></p>That's all for today, but stay tuned for more news and notes on the site next week! Thanks everyone!<br /><p></p>The Sault Metal Scenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01021177280374328337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17129431775623512.post-70218229888362165522024-02-23T19:21:00.000-05:002024-02-23T19:21:45.064-05:00Saint Asonia/Black Stone Cherry & Tarnished Concert Previews, Plus New Videos!!As promised, let's round out this weekend's hard rock concert previews today via the two Sault Michigan/E.U.P. hard rock concerts that we didn't preview in yesterday's post! To round things out, I do have some new videos of a prominent local band, so here's what you should know!<br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/407975950_1251881515763611_327609217380374701_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=d8d9c5&_nc_ohc=hhqxPnN2G8YAX9EzuMV&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfCt_KBZJ0fnm7n6Ovk5vbOnZgVOFvbXHXy3LBIt-LO2yw&oe=65DD98F6" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="525" height="180" src="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/407975950_1251881515763611_327609217380374701_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=d8d9c5&_nc_ohc=hhqxPnN2G8YAX9EzuMV&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfCt_KBZJ0fnm7n6Ovk5vbOnZgVOFvbXHXy3LBIt-LO2yw&oe=65DD98F6" width="118" /></a></div>We'll start with this weekend's main event for hard rock fans, as Toronto hard rock quartet <a href="http://www.saintasonia.com">Saint Asonia</a> will make their first ever local concert appearance TOMORROW NIGHT at The Dreammakers Theatre at <a href="http://www.kewadin.com">the Sault Ste. Marie Kewadin Casino</a>! As well promoted on <a href="http://www.rock101.net">Rock 101</a> in recent months, Saint Asonia's debut will mark frontman Adam Gontier's first time on a local stage since he and his old band Three Days Grace last played here in <i>2009</i>. Along with a few 3DG hits and select covers, look for Saint Asonia's own hard hitting originals like "Better Place", "The Hunted", and "Devastate" during what should be an explosive set! Note that Saint Asonia's usual guitarist (Staind's Mike Mushok) is not part of this tour. Also playing tomorrow is Kentucky southern hard rock band <a href="http://www.blackstonecherry.com">Black Stone Cherry</a>, in their first local concert appearance since <i>2006</i> (when they opened for Staind, incidentally), so they've been a very long time coming!<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.sonicperspectives.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Saint-Asonia-Featured.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" height="120" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.sonicperspectives.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Saint-Asonia-Featured.jpg" width="180" /></a></div>With rock radio hits like "In My Blood", "Again", and "White Trash Millionaire" in the eighteen years since , familiarity with B.S.C. will be much greater for this set, so hopefully they get a really strong reaction for their southern tinged rock & roll! Maryland hard rock quartet <a href="http://www.anygivensinband.com">Any Given Sin</a> will open the proceedings with their high energy, Shinedown-reminiscent brand of original material, so don't be late for their set tomorrow! This is the first major concert of 2024 from <a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100028253240034">Allstar Promotions</a>, and you can see brief promotional videos on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100028253240034">their Facebook page</a> featuring both Adam Gontier and Black Stone Cherry guitarist Ben Wells hyping up the show/ticket availability, which are definitely welcomed to get the word out, especially as both pronounced Sault Ste. Marie correctly! Tomorrow's all ages concert has an 8:00 PM start time, and third row tickets are still on sale in the left & right sections!<p></p><p>Center section tickets are all sold out in the first thirteen rows. Tickets run for $39.50 in rows C-J (left and right sections) and row N (center section only), while anything else left costs just $29.50. Buy your tickets at <a href="http://www.etix.com/ticket/p/97085133/saint-asonia-black-stone-cherry-sault-stemarie-dreammakers-theater-kewadin-casino-sault-stemarie">this link</a>, at 1-800-KEWADIN, or at the in-person box office. I hope this show does well, as I greatly prefer Saint Asonia to modern Three Days Grace, and Black Stone Cherry have multiple catchy songs of their own, so definitely consider heading to Kewadin Casino for all of tomorrow night's action! Visit <a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/366481065884895/">the Facebook event page</a> for more details, and here's Saint Asonia live!</p><p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="248" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/f0g8j0AAY1w?si=EIpxW2l08cjqAeR4" title="YouTube video player" width="440"></iframe></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/420517189_789113676588297_4611032948322946074_n.jpg?stp=cp6_dst-jpg&_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=dd5e9f&_nc_ohc=tSJqz9pXW9kAX98s6aT&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfBCAaBzIdLmNhqcu2W1HowjoLmR3r5A84DZfzhQT8htRA&oe=65DEE393" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" height="180" src="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/420517189_789113676588297_4611032948322946074_n.jpg?stp=cp6_dst-jpg&_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=dd5e9f&_nc_ohc=tSJqz9pXW9kAX98s6aT&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfBCAaBzIdLmNhqcu2W1HowjoLmR3r5A84DZfzhQT8htRA&oe=65DEE393" width="135" /></a></div>Lastly for known hard rock concerts in the Sault area this weekend, we'll take the 20 minute drive south to Kincheloe, where local classic metal/hard rock trio <a href="http://www.facebook.com/TARNISHEDMUSIC">Tarnished</a> will return to <a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064690146764">The Fraternal Order Of Orioles Nest</a> TOMORROW NIGHT! This atypical venue brought in Tarnished for their New Year's Eve party last year, so clearly that went well for Alex, Parker, and Josh to get a call back for a standard concert less than two months later! Regardless of how normal the venue is for Tarnished fans, you can expect the same hard hitting and fan friendly covers and originals in Kincheloe tomorrow, so consider hitting the road for the Orioles Nest tomorrow for all of the action! This show takes place at Nest 311 (at 4916 West Curtis Street) at 8:00 PM, it has a 21+ age limit, and there is no announced cover charge. Visit the above links for more details, and for a preview, here's Tarnished live!<br /><p></p><p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="248" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hlsKlbpL7pM?si=GWstK7oOFQbLRHQ5" title="YouTube video player" width="440"></iframe></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/353641006_677655847504017_6575109082719397739_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=dd5e9f&_nc_ohc=rJY9fclFi8gAX-DFflC&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfBc7zE1xvl9XTB3RMdgKcgTHpXTlm58ir3s2ERwv_1HYw&oe=65DD2B0C" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="170" src="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/353641006_677655847504017_6575109082719397739_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=dd5e9f&_nc_ohc=rJY9fclFi8gAX-DFflC&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfBc7zE1xvl9XTB3RMdgKcgTHpXTlm58ir3s2ERwv_1HYw&oe=65DD2B0C" width="170" /></a></div>Finally for today, here's some new videos of local blues/hard rock quartet <a href="http://www.facebook.com/project906band">Project 906</a>, but not how you may expect to see them. Fans may recall that, when drummer Jason VanLuven had to miss a few shows last summer due to conflicts with his other band <a href="http://www.facebook.com/fakechowatfb">Fake Chow</a>, they enlisted Paradise Excuse alum Brian Duford to fill in behind the kit. Well, that wasn't it for Brian playing with Project 906, as he has guested with the band since on shows that Jason was there for, albeit with Brian playing <i>hand drums </i>instead! Three videos from recent 906 shows have been uploaded to <a href="http://www.youtube.com/@MrDUFTV">his YouTube channel</a>, all ostensibly intended to focus on his performances moreso than the whole band. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbdigKjvAgA">This one</a> (likely from their Brimley VFW concert in November) has Brian and Project 906 playing an extended instrumental for their soundcheck, while <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiM9yzVbwcw">this vertical clip</a> is of his drum solo at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/StrongsMotelTavern">The Strongs Tavern</a> in Eckerman this past Saturday.<br /><p></p><p>The latter clip is shot from the crowd, but the other two are drum-cam videos, including the one embedded below, which is the only one of everyone playing a proper cover song. In this video, also from The Strongs Tavern on Saturday, Project 906 and Brian covered The Who's "Eminence Front", albeit extended with some more jamming in the middle. Rare to see a Kenney Jones-era Who song covered locally, so kudos there! The venue lighting can impair the view sometimes, but this is certainly a unique concert video, and everyone performs well, including Brian, and he does add a looser vibe to Project 906 shows from what I've seen! Give Brian's videos a watch above & below!</p><p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="248" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/D6CE_DiVMaM?si=AsqzbNlk6M9msDmR" title="YouTube video player" width="440"></iframe><br /></p><p>That's all for today, but stay tuned for a new Sault Ontario-centric news post on the site tomorrow! Thanks everyone!<br /></p>The Sault Metal Scenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01021177280374328337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17129431775623512.post-60977004050578544342024-02-22T19:18:00.004-05:002024-02-22T19:18:57.395-05:00LOCAL CONCERT ALERTS (Tym Morrison) & Sault Ontario Hard Rock Weekend Concert Previews!!<p>For the last concert weekend of February 2024, we again have too many concerts for one post, so I'm bumping Sault Michigan/E.U.P. concerts to tomorrow's post, as the ones we currently know about (Saint Asonia/Black Stone Cherry and Tarnished) are both on Saturday. Don't worry, they are coming! Now, here's what you should know north of the border, starting with SHORT NOTICE LOCAL CONCERT ALERTS!<br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://scontent-ord5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/409176307_892660869532287_2478935815601520667_n.jpg?stp=cp6_dst-jpg&_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=dd5e9f&_nc_ohc=-pbA-qRWqN0AX9rgMWg&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-2.xx&oh=00_AfDLpFHd67S2wsb8GGBzmHqvus7YqLg3l3R5DXTnc0BVww&oe=65DCA4CE" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="492" height="180" src="https://scontent-ord5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/409176307_892660869532287_2478935815601520667_n.jpg?stp=cp6_dst-jpg&_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=dd5e9f&_nc_ohc=-pbA-qRWqN0AX9rgMWg&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-2.xx&oh=00_AfDLpFHd67S2wsb8GGBzmHqvus7YqLg3l3R5DXTnc0BVww&oe=65DCA4CE" width="110" /></a></div><p>Local classic/hard rock singer/guitarist <a href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/29509897380">Tym Morrison</a> will return to <a href="http://facebook.com/cafetazzi">Tazzi's Pub & Restaurant</a> TOMORROW NIGHT, before playing another acoustic matinee concert at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100067785556702">Misty's Fifties</a> on SATURDAY! Apologies for the short notice on both gigs, they were only announced via their respective Facebook event pages linked <a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/2580880285407062/">here</a> and <a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/1805880703214410/">here</a> yesterday. The current live venues du jour for Tym's acoustic solo act, TOMORROW's show at Tazzi's will be his first at the intimate Queen Street East venue since their fancy Valentine's dinner two weeks ago, and his first standard admission gig there of 2024. Meanwhile, west end fans are already spoiled by Tym's recent announcement of a bi-weekly arrangement at Misty's Fifties, but this was supposed to be an off week in the rotation, so adding an extra show there on SATURDAY will hopefully keep the good vibes rolling for fans of his unplugged hard and classic rock hits!</p><p>These presumed 19+ concerts have no announced cover charges, and while TOMORROW'S gig at Tazzi's has an 8:00 PM start time, the SATURDAY matinee at Misty's takes place at 4:00 PM. Visit the above links for more on Tym's busy weekend of acoustic concerts, and here he is live!</p><p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="248" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/WAdZfKVkj2s?si=4S1bxuAV5zeuhncp" title="YouTube video player" width="440"></iframe><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/423313115_122127296936094239_8964493785145050126_n.jpg?_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=dd5e9f&_nc_ohc=J6mvNI_CrJIAX-TCckj&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfAm4R7jkQYS7B78exD1JM6Ik82PFByCErrH8eUEqiUbcQ&oe=65DD744E" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="618" height="180" src="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/423313115_122127296936094239_8964493785145050126_n.jpg?_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=dd5e9f&_nc_ohc=J6mvNI_CrJIAX-TCckj&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfAm4R7jkQYS7B78exD1JM6Ik82PFByCErrH8eUEqiUbcQ&oe=65DD744E" width="139" /></a></div>Next up, here's some shows that had advance notice, starting with the return of local hard rock trio <a href="http://www.facebook.com/raincourt2021">Sylo</a> to the public concert stage TOMORROW NIGHT at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552827188524">The Distraction</a>! After a year and a half's hiatus, this will be the former Raincourt's first live set since their headlining gig at Reggie's Place back in August 2022, though you may have seen frontman <a href="http://www.instagram.com/eli_russell_music/">Eli Russell</a> since with his solo project. This will also be their first live appearance since enlisting Alder Devries as their new second guitarist (replacing the long since departed Raine Rancourt), as per a quiet update to <a href="http://www.instagram.com/s.y.l.o.music">their Instagram page</a>. I'm not familiar with Alder musically, but he is/was a White Pines Collegiate student (like his new bandmates), he has stage musical experience, and while he has a minor footprint online as a guitarist, much of his posts and media are either taken down or private. Hopefully he fits in well with Sylo tomorrow, and come on down to the East Street venue for a first look!<p></p><p>Local party metal trio <a href="http://jadedblades.wixsite.com/thedoubleeh">The Apocalypse Afterparty</a> will open in their first show of 2024, so be early for their upbeat guitar-less brand of hard hitting originals and covers! This <i>all ages</i> concert has doors opening at 5:00 PM tomorrow, and while admission is "pay what you can" as usual for The Distraction, $5 is suggested. Unless you saw Sylo's couple of mid-2022 gigs post name/lineup change, they'll be a bit of a mystery to many, but they're a talented young group, so definitely consider coming down to The Distraction for all of the festivities tomorrow night, complete with The A.A.'s intensity! Visit <a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/1119152002439606/">the official Facebook event page</a> for more details, and here's one of Sylo's original songs from their first run!</p><p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="248" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/9XTh5QhixUg?si=cJfPcU2xJQ9Fg31H" title="YouTube video player" width="440"></iframe><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/422697381_918576056943681_5992830334524408566_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c42490&_nc_ohc=P12cQ-kPwaQAX-qQ4Ri&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfDtNjdWJZPgwsoCBQdutY-WxIuxU1W5GJd22dxITMSrXQ&oe=65DCE776" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="518" height="180" src="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/422697381_918576056943681_5992830334524408566_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c42490&_nc_ohc=P12cQ-kPwaQAX-qQ4Ri&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfDtNjdWJZPgwsoCBQdutY-WxIuxU1W5GJd22dxITMSrXQ&oe=65DCE776" width="117" /></a></div>Also this weekend, fans can see the aforementioned Raine Rancourt and his current hard rock band <a href="http://music.youtube.com/browse/MPREb_Ud22GpRvwl8">HeadFirst</a> in that band's debut appearances at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/reggieswestinc">Jay's Piston Broke Pub</a> TOMORROW & SATURDAY NIGHT! Fresh off of their first Shooters concert this past Saturday, HeadFirst are going west (...young man) to the former Roosevelt Hotel/Reggie's West, where their classic-leaning array of rock covers should find a receptive audience across both nights! They will be back here at the end of March, if you can't make it this weekend or want an encore. As usual for concert at Jay's, both tomorrow's and Saturday's festivities begin at 9:30 PM, while these are both 19+ events, and neither has an announced cover charge. HeadFirst have showcased a strong maturity and diverse setlist, with a fun stage presence from Red to boot, so look for much more of the same from this fast rising band at Jay's this weekend! See above for more details, and here they are live at Shooters this past weekend!<p></p><p><iframe allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="true" frameborder="0" height="330" scrolling="no" src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=330&href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fsaultmetalscene%2Fvideos%2F359371566935400%2F&show_text=false&width=440&t=0" style="border: none; overflow: hidden;" width="440"></iframe></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/428259326_915141667280065_3758749642793831642_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=dd5e9f&_nc_ohc=qplEsNF_VN0AX8fvvvj&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfDLyZdZ7hVkxuqNF8bx5kCm0fh6R1LqthmItLErKgKDHQ&oe=65DDA80E" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="450" height="200" src="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/428259326_915141667280065_3758749642793831642_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=dd5e9f&_nc_ohc=qplEsNF_VN0AX8fvvvj&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfDLyZdZ7hVkxuqNF8bx5kCm0fh6R1LqthmItLErKgKDHQ&oe=65DDA80E" width="113" /></a></div>Finally for today's previews, we'll head to <a href="http://www.facebook.com/WaterTowerPub">The Water Tower Pub</a>, where local southern hard rock trio <a href="http://www.facebook.com/boneyardsault">Bone Yard</a> will return for another unplugged concert on SATURDAY NIGHT! While their new jam session hosting run at Reggie's Place may have broken things up depending on how you view such events, their "uncorked" show at the Great Northern Road nightclub will be Bone Yard's second straight traditional concert in their acoustic format, following their Gateway Casino concert this past Saturday. If you're up for Bone Yard's stripped down brand of southern fried classic & hard rock covers, head to this popular & upscale northern venue on Saturday! As is traditional for The Water Tower Pub, this is a one nighter, as they host different musicians every night, with blues rockers Smokehouse playing there tomorrow instead. Saturday night's action begins at 8:00 PM, there's no cover charge, and you must be 19 or older to attend. See above for more details, and for a preview, here's Bone Yard live and uncorked a few months back!<br /><p></p><p><iframe allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="true" frameborder="0" height="330" scrolling="no" src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=330&href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fboneyardsault%2Fvideos%2F6806650506092504%2F&show_text=false&width=440&t=0" style="border: none; overflow: hidden;" width="440"></iframe></p>That's all for today, but stay tuned for our Sault Michigan concert previews and more next! Thanks everyone!<br /><p></p>The Sault Metal Scenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01021177280374328337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17129431775623512.post-44692047120957706542024-02-21T18:53:00.001-05:002024-02-21T18:53:37.131-05:00R.I.P. Jeremey Salatuk<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.18169-9/983586_10151939387591746_2049765109_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=0f5592&_nc_ohc=Y0h-Wk7dh0AAX_Opty_&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfA8gw-sW_M5YE8tmHb2wCZVpouhyz2jZyBbU0YRVcsq_A&oe=65FDFEC8" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="534" height="180" src="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.18169-9/983586_10151939387591746_2049765109_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=0f5592&_nc_ohc=Y0h-Wk7dh0AAX_Opty_&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfA8gw-sW_M5YE8tmHb2wCZVpouhyz2jZyBbU0YRVcsq_A&oe=65FDFEC8" width="121" /></a></div><p>I'd like to offer our deepest condolences to the family and friends of veteran local rock guitarist Jeremey Salatuk, who just passed away, according to multiple personal Facebook postings. A frequently seen presence in the local music scene dating back to the 2000s, Jeremey may be best known from his work as lead guitarist in the long running original rock band <a href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/464493730317858">Wishbone</a>, notably appearing on their 2009 studio album "Making Wishes, Breaking Bones". He had also been seen in multiple cover hard rock bands in the past decade, with SMS readers likely recognizing Jeremey from stints with <a href="http://www.facebook.com/3-day-millionaires-1679330429011651/">The 3 Day Millionaires</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/lucky-13/104057943097893">Lucky 13</a>, and <a href="http://www.facebook.com/SooFighters">The Soo Fighters</a> through 2017. Jeremey was also a part of the original hard rock band Route 69 in the 2000s, among other projects, and you can find multiple videos of him jamming with fellow local musicians on Facebook. I didn't know Jeremey well, but he was a very talented guitarist who could play just about anything that you threw at him!</p><p>Outside of music, Jeremey was a proud father to his two daughters, and he was a good and loyal friend to many in and out the local music community. We will have more on arrangements and such when they go public, but definitely keep the Salatuk family in your thoughts, and there's lots of video and media of his music to check out online. R.I.P. Jeremey!</p><p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="248" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hu6T4nzeIeM" title="Toystock - Lucky 13" width="440"></iframe></p>The Sault Metal Scenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01021177280374328337noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17129431775623512.post-20572691179451811292024-02-19T14:29:00.000-05:002024-02-19T14:29:00.591-05:00HeadFirst Concert Review, Plus The Latest Mikey & His Uke Cover Videos!!<p>I hope everyone is having a good Family and/or Presidents' Day! This post leans more to readers who have Family Day off, specifically via a surprise Sault Ontario concert review and an ambitious new punk cover project, so here's what you should know!<br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/428324916_793638736094121_8921574412332817358_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=a73e89&_nc_ohc=egm82hLLGxUAX874lvJ&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfBG7DfiGDkRvCg8hE7byY_CCq-llJuWw0HUpRrUBjNWUg&oe=65D8561E" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" height="120" src="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/428324916_793638736094121_8921574412332817358_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=a73e89&_nc_ohc=egm82hLLGxUAX874lvJ&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfBG7DfiGDkRvCg8hE7byY_CCq-llJuWw0HUpRrUBjNWUg&oe=65D8561E" width="180" /></a></div>For my first concert review of 2024, I went to see local hard rock quartet <a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094913003490">HeadFirst</a>'s solo headlining debut at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/shootersdownstairslounge">Shooters Downstairs Lounge</a> on Saturday night, also the first time that I've seen everyone except drummer Anthony Boudreau in concert. We saw the band's first two sets, in which HeadFirst covered multiple songs by Creedence Clearwater Revival and The Tragically Hip, along with songs by the likes of The Band, The Cranberries, Pink Floyd, Green Day, and... The Flobots? I did get the sense from the set contents that HeadFirst were
backloading their heavier/metal-leaning songs for the end of the night,
perhaps to appeal to a wider audience when things were busier early on. While pictured instrument roles were largely unchanged from their promotional materials, singer Red Jettison showed his multi-instrumental skills by playing guitar, bass, <i>and</i> keyboard on select songs, with bassist Claire Jeffrey took over lead vocals on three tracks.<br /><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/428605728_793639239427404_5852390706095991158_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=a73e89&_nc_ohc=oDFa7EO-MEEAX_rRPEz&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfCiiJn4If58DT5lnLylwdFaRLJvH4iFriYRVX3gn4873w&oe=65D7C602" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" height="120" src="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/428605728_793639239427404_5852390706095991158_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=a73e89&_nc_ohc=oDFa7EO-MEEAX_rRPEz&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfCiiJn4If58DT5lnLylwdFaRLJvH4iFriYRVX3gn4873w&oe=65D7C602" width="180" /></a></div>Performance-wise, HeadFirst impressed with a strong talent base, with Raine Rancourt's lead guitar work & Liam Dinsmore's rhythm playing showing a lot of promise, and Anthony's drumming was as solid as fans should expect from his 2010s metal bands. As a pure frontman, Red exuded stage presence when he was just singing and not playing an instrument, which is instantly welcomed and will definitely help set HeadFirst apart locally! Much of that was negated when he was playing an instrument though. The rest of the band could be more animated too, but Raine & Anthony aside, they're new to me in local bands, so that should improve in time. On the songs with Claire singing lead, she did showcase a good voice, but I do think that they could pick songs better suited to her range, especially not The 4 Non Blondes' "What's Up", which I find to be exceedingly overplayed by local bands, even ironically.<p></p><p>Overall, HeadFirst have a strong talent base and old school-leaning set to attract an audience, and I know the best is yet to come from them, so be sure to see them live to see what they bring to the table, including this weekend at Jay's and back at Shooters on June 1st! While an official band photographer got some much better/closer pictures of them on Saturday for <a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094913003490">their Facebook page</a>, you can check out mine at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.793643819426946&type=3">this link</a> or via <a href="http://www.facebook.com/saultmetalscene/">our Facebook page</a> (I hate being <i>that</i> guy in everyone's road). I also got a video of HeadFirst covering The Arctic Monkeys' "Do I Wanna Know?", so check that out for yourselves below!</p><p><iframe allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="true" frameborder="0" height="330" scrolling="no" src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=330&href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fsaultmetalscene%2Fvideos%2F359371566935400%2F&show_text=false&width=440&t=0" style="border: none; overflow: hidden;" width="440"></iframe></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/225204110_493700051615468_128355695516027271_n.png?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=efb6e6&_nc_ohc=onpvib1I2kMAX-Dq2OQ&_nc_oc=AQkxlqQL6O4fLQNLBhFhsq0eTp3beNUDcri_PDk3BZ52z3f65PPn5KZZRvaVa00z8GU&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfCZXALDo_HLhqovA5KMDlaPSyLcxlDVLUn4wGG6AiG5Pg&oe=65D92BAD" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="170" src="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/225204110_493700051615468_128355695516027271_n.png?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=efb6e6&_nc_ohc=onpvib1I2kMAX-Dq2OQ&_nc_oc=AQkxlqQL6O4fLQNLBhFhsq0eTp3beNUDcri_PDk3BZ52z3f65PPn5KZZRvaVa00z8GU&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfCZXALDo_HLhqovA5KMDlaPSyLcxlDVLUn4wGG6AiG5Pg&oe=65D92BAD" width="170" /></a></div>Next up, it's been a while (4+ months!) since we've seen new content from local punk supergroup project <a href="http://www.facebook.com/mikeyandhisuke">Mikey & His Uke</a>, but there may be a good reason for that in progress. As you may know, February 1st of this year marked the 30th anniversary of the release of <a href="http://www.greenday.com">Green Day</a>'s breakthrough studio album "Dookie", which founder Mikey Hawdon has noted as being a highly influential release that was his gateway into not just punk music, but towards playing and writing music of his own. To honour "Dookie" and Green Day for the anniversary, Mikey plans to record and release all-star covers of every single song on this album, which will add up to fourteen covers when all is said and done (fifteen if Mikey & crew decide to tackle the bonus song "All By Myself"). Each song is being released in order of the album's track listing to <a href="http://www.youtube.com/@MikeyAndHisUke">the project's YouTube channel</a>, and three have made their way there at press time, spaced 7-8 days apart each.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://external-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/emg1/v/t13/7724011669109475324?url=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FDHlmkuagkQU%2Fmaxresdefault.jpg&fb_obo=1&utld=ytimg.com&stp=c0.5000x0.5000f_dst-jpg_flffffff_p500x261_q75&ccb=13-1&oh=06_AbGFPIWYmw_vO8hlHGf8YQxQUkfClkd52OIbopUmWTxe3A&oe=65D509F8&_nc_sid=139b9a" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="261" data-original-width="500" height="94" src="https://external-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/emg1/v/t13/7724011669109475324?url=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FDHlmkuagkQU%2Fmaxresdefault.jpg&fb_obo=1&utld=ytimg.com&stp=c0.5000x0.5000f_dst-jpg_flffffff_p500x261_q75&ccb=13-1&oh=06_AbGFPIWYmw_vO8hlHGf8YQxQUkfClkd52OIbopUmWTxe3A&oe=65D509F8&_nc_sid=139b9a" width="180" /></a></div>Given the circumstances of this being a wider project covering the same album by the same three-piece band, each of the songs (so far?) has the same three instrumentalists. Mikey is on guitar and (initially as always) ukelele here alongside <a href="http://www.buckonine.com">Buck-O-Nine</a> bassist Andy Plafoot and ex-<a href="http://www.goldfingermusic.com">Goldfinger</a> drummer Darren Pfeiffer, both no strangers to Mikey & His Uke. Each of the "Dookie" covers will feature a guest singer, and on the first three songs (the deep cuts <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHlmkuagkQU">"Burnout"</a>, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbYotQWumpo">"Having A Blast"</a>, and <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3qJDQ3AGLs">"Chump"</a>), the respective vocalists are Loved Ones/Falcon alum <a href="http://www.davehause.com">Dave Hause</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pulleymatters">Pulley</a> singer Scott Radinsky, and <a href="http://music.youtube.com/browse/MPREb_xPn3NG4aoom">Ataris</a> frontman Kris Roe. The "Burnout" video is mostly in black & white, albeit with some post-production filters, with Darren wearing a Soo Greyhounds jersey for his footage (nice touch!) On "Having A Blast", things are in colour, and Scott is filmed singing in multiple unique locales and angles.<p></p><p>"Chump" is also in colour and is moreso a straightforward remotely performance clip. In all three, watch for nods to Green Day, plus more hockey jerseys from Darren, and a newly shot outro/Patreon plug at the end of each, featuring Mikey and his baby daughter. As a fan, I think my favourite of these is "Having A Blast" (it helps that I was already a Pulley fan), but all three are tightly performed covers that Green Day and Mikey & His Uke fans won't want to miss! If the release pattern of 7-8 days between videos continues, then look for "Longview" later this week, and look for the rest of "Dookie" to crop up into early May, but give "Burnout" and the rest (so far) a watch above and below!</p><p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="248" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DHlmkuagkQU?si=RbVopZBlbsj1Yltq" title="YouTube video player" width="440"></iframe></p>That's all for today, but stay tuned for more news and notes on the site this week! 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/421599334_703681468568032_7565131125235996631_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=dd5e9f&_nc_ohc=JyyDhMTJ-j4AX8FcYi9&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfAZbVzzS1eGfKVPGc722fYJ72CLtStQaD4XEU9OBhptLg&oe=65D6A535" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="477" data-original-width="477" height="170" src="https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/421599334_703681468568032_7565131125235996631_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=dd5e9f&_nc_ohc=JyyDhMTJ-j4AX8FcYi9&_nc_ht=scontent-yyz1-1.xx&oh=00_AfAZbVzzS1eGfKVPGc722fYJ72CLtStQaD4XEU9OBhptLg&oe=65D6A535" width="170" /></a></div>Local classic/hard rock singer/guitarist <a href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/29509897380">Tym Morrison</a> will return to <a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100067785556702">Misty's Fifties</a> for matinee concerts TODAY and every two weeks into June! Apologies for the short notice on TODAY'S concert, we only heard about it earlier today via Tym sharing <a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/351045151095144/351045161095143/">a Facebook event page</a> covering the dates earlier this week. Of course, Tym debuted at the 658 Second Line West bar/restaurant back in December, and played sporadically there ever since, though a planned Wednesday nighter on Valentine's Day was quietly cancelled for unannounced reasons. Clearly, that wasn't a bad sign for Tym's relationship with Misty's, as he'll be back for more acoustic hard and classic rock favourites TODAY at 4:00 PM and then on these Saturdays to come: March 2nd, 16th, and 30th, April 13th & 27th, May 11th & 25th, and June 8th & 22nd. All of these shows are presumed 19+ events with no cover.<p></p><p>For the record, two of these gigs could tie in to holiday plans, as the March 16th show is the day before St. Patrick's Day (as it's a Sunday this year, many nightclubs may have events on the 16th instead), while the March 30th show is on the Easter long weekend. Tym is no stranger to weekly or bi-weekly events at the same venue like this, so don't miss out on all of the unplugged action starting TODAY at 4:00! Visit the above links for more details, and here's Tym live last year!</p><p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="248" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/WAdZfKVkj2s?si=AiG-WXBrLfrZ1Sl6" title="YouTube video player" width="440"></iframe><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1000logos.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Myspace-logo.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="800" height="102" src="https://1000logos.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Myspace-logo.png" width="180" /></a></div><p>Next up, in advance of a big change that I'm making to the band links on the SMS, I'm starting by making a big one for an opposite reason. Since the SMS began in 2007, a big source for band pages for research and linking purposes was <a href="http://www.myspace.com">MySpace</a>, as anyone around the local music scene in the 2000s will be well aware, but it (for all intents & purposes) died a slow and painful death starting with its forced redesign in 2010, which deleted all blog posts & biographies from accounts. I kept certain bands linked from MySpace on the basis of their hosted music/videos and pictures for history and information, if not necessity, as MySpace may still have been this band's fullest/only presence online. Eventually, a botched server migration forced all music on hosted accounts to be unplayable, and photos hosted there have slowly winnowed away too, leaving just captions with nothing viewable. Even the MySpace home page seems to have not been updated since <i>2022</i>.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.vmcdn.ca/f/files/sootoday/images/galleries/old/CaseBandBattle_D1-9.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="313" data-original-width="470" height="120" src="https://www.vmcdn.ca/f/files/sootoday/images/galleries/old/CaseBandBattle_D1-9.jpg" width="180" /></a></div>MySpace was very important to the SMS originally, and a lot of internet-using readers from the 2000s will have fond memories of it for personal use and for band pages, but unless intentionally looking up old bands, current usage of it died in 2010 and just got worse and worse (<a href="http://myspace.com/destroilet">Destroilet</a> did try to work around the 2010 redesign but they were a rare exception), with then-current and new bands looking to Facebook and elsewhere for their social media promotion. Quite frankly, linking old local bands via MySpace pages in 2023 is nearly useless, so I've decided to remove the remaining bands from our links that are only here because they didn't have surviving pages elsewhere and I clung to MySpace for this long. As such, these local bands are no longer linked on the SMS: <a href="http://myspace.com/2womanbaand">2wo Man Baand</a>, <a href="http://www.myspace.com/afallfrominnocence">A Fall From Innocence</a>, <a href="http://myspace.com/bringthefallen">Bring The Fallen</a>, <a href="http://www.myspace.com/despisedeyesband">Despised Eyes</a>, <a href="http://myspace.com/foothillroadcousinit">Foothill Road</a>, <a href="http://myspace.com/mobonnabridge">Free Beer</a>, <a href="http://myspace.com/infrastrate">Infrastrate</a>, <a href="http://myspace.com/lastwarriorofrock">The Last Warrior Of Rock</a>, <a href="http://myspace.com/nebraskaarms">Nebraska Arms</a>, <a href="http://myspace.com/thepisstanks">The Pisstanks</a>, <a href="http://myspace.com/renderware">Renderware</a>, ...<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://i.imgur.com/8MmzL.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="386" data-original-width="576" height="121" src="https://i.imgur.com/8MmzL.jpg" width="180" /></a></div><p>...<a href="http://myspace.com/route69band">Route 69</a>, <a href="http://myspace.com/smeltzer61">Smeltzer</a>, and <a href="http://myspace.com/stealingkisses121">Stealing Kisses</a>. From Sault Michigan & the E.U.P., I have also deleted <a href="http://myspace.com/747sault">7/47</a>, <a href="http://myspace.com/absoluteparty">Absolute</a>, <a href="http://myspace.com/analogdeficiency">Analog Deficiency</a>, <a href="http://myspace.com/clownsack">Clownsack</a>, <a href="http://myspace.com/condemnedacousticmetal">Condemned</a>, <a href="http://myspace.com/handsofbetrayal">Hands Of Betrayal</a>, <a href="http://myspace.com/lowersesband">Lower S.E.S.</a>, <a href="http://myspace.com/nixxondixxon">Nixxon Dixxon</a>, <a href="http://myspace.com/xthepickmeupsx">The Pick-Me-Ups</a>, <a href="http://myspace.com/shift06">Shift</a>, and <a href="http://myspace.com/twistedmanikin">Twisted Manikin</a>. Just to be clear, some of these bands did have activity into the 2010s on now-deleted social media accounts or without launching new ones (i.e. Clownsack's 2011 CD "Funny Farm", Bring The Fallen's 2013 reunion concert & EP, Free Beer's return as Sarah's Valley, and Foothill Road's pandemic-era original song), but unless I have missed something, none of these bands have an extant social media presence elsewhere that has content worth linking to in 2024 for research/historical purposes. If I find something that I forgot about or didn't see before, or if one of these bands decides to reunite, I will absolutely re-link the band(s) in question.</p><p>Still, deleting these pages cleans up our links a good amount, and <a href="http://www.instagram.com">we'll fill them back up in no time</a>, so stay tuned for more on that in the near future! That's all for today, but stay tuned for more news and notes on the site next week! Thanks everyone!</p><p></p>The Sault Metal Scenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01021177280374328337noreply@blogger.com0